Alain Vigneault
Ice hockey coach and player
Born
May 14th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey coach and former player, contributed to the sport through coaching numerous teams in the NHL. Achieved significant recognition for leading the Vancouver Canucks to the Stanley Cup Final in 2011. Coached the New York Rangers, with whom he reached the Eastern Conference Final in 2014. Served as head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers and contributed to the development of multiple players and teams during his career.
Coached Vancouver Canucks to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final
Led New York Rangers to the 2014 Eastern Conference Final
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