André Tourigny

André Tourigny (born May 31, 1974) is a Canadian ice hockey coach. He is a former assistant coach with the Ottawa Senators and the Colorado Avalanche, and the current head coach of the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League.

André Tourigny
BornMay 31, 1974
Nicolet, Quebec, Canada
CitizenshipCanada
OccupationIce hockey coach
Years active2002 to present

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 the Canadian Junior National Ice Hockey Team at the 2010, 2010, and 2010 IIHF World U20 Championship, helping Team Canada to a silver medal in both 2010 and 2011.[1]

On June 24, 2013, Tourigny opted to pursue an NHL coaching career in accepting an assistant coaching role for fellow former QMHL coach Patrick Roy with the Colorado Avalanche.[2] 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.[3]

On July 3, 2015, Tourigny was named as an assistant coach with the Ottawa Senators.[4] On April 12, 2016, Tourigny was fired by the Senators.[4]

On May 2, 2016, Tourigny signed a 5-year contract as the head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads. He was the 9th head coach in franchise history.

On June 13, 2017, Tourigny left the Halifax Mooseheads after one season, and joined the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League to become the head coach and VP of hockey operations. He became the ninth head coach in the 67's 50-year history.

Awards and honours
Award Year
Ron Lapointe Trophy - QMJHL Coach of the Year 2005–06 [2]

References
  1. "Team Canada coaching staff". Hockey Canada. February 3, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  2. "Adam Foote back with Avs, hockey staff changes". Denver Post. June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
  3. "Avalanche part ways with Assistant Coach Andre Tourigny and Video Coach Mario Duhamel". Denver Post. May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  4. "Sens TV – Locker Room: André Tourigny". NHL.com. July 3, 2015.


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