Michel Therrien
Ice hockey coach and player
Born
November 4th, 1963
61 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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