Michel Therrien

Ice hockey coach and player

Michel Therrien - Ice hockey coach and player
Born

November 4th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey in the NHL, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens and the Hartford Whalers. Transitioned to coaching, leading teams such as the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Achieved a division title with the Penguins in 2014. Coached the Canadiens to the playoffs multiple times during tenure.

Played for the Montreal Canadiens

Coached the Pittsburgh Penguins to a division title

Coached multiple playoff teams in the NHL

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