André Tourigny
| André Tourigny | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1974 (age 40–41) Nicolet, QC, CAN |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation | Ice hockey coach |
| Years active | 2002 to present |
| Employer | Ottawa Senators |
| Organization | NHL |
André Tourigny (born 1974) is a Canadian ice hockey coach. Hi is currently the Assistant Coach of the Ottawa Senators.[1] He is the former Assistant Coach of the Colorado Avalanche
From 2002 – 2013 Tourigny served as the head coach and general manager for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL. Tourigny served as an assistant coach for Canadian Junior National Ice Hockey Team at the 2010, 2010, and 2010 IIHF World U20 Championship, helping Team Canada to capture a silver medal in both 2010 and 2011.[2]
On June 24, 2013, Tourigny opted to pursue an NHL coaching career in accepting an assistant coaching role to fellow former QMHL coach Patrick Roy with the Colorado Avalanche.[3] After two seasons with the Avalanche as their primary defensive coach, Tourigny, seeking a head coaching position, resigned from his position on May 17, 2015.[4]
On July 3, 2015, Tourigny was named as an assistant coach of the Ottawa Senators.[1]
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Lapointe Trophy - QMJHL Coach of the Year | 2005–06 | [3] |
References
- 1 2 "Sens TV – Locker Room: André Tourigny". NHL.com. 2015-07-03.
- ↑ "Team Canada coaching staff". Hockey Canada. 2013-02-03. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
- 1 2 "Adam Foote back with Avs, hockey staff changes". Denver Post. 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ "Avalanche part ways with Assistant Coach Andre Tourigny and Video Coach Mario Duhamel". Denver Post. 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-18.