André Tourigny

About

NHL head coach that was signed by the Arizona Coyotes on a multi-year deal in July 2021. Prior to the Coyotes, he served as the head coach and vice president of the Ontario Hockey League squad the Ottawa 67's as well as the Canadian youth national team. While coaching Ottawa, he won two OHL Coach of the Year awards. 

Before Fame

He initially began his coaching career working for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He served as the head coach and general manager of the club from 2002 up until 2013.

Trivia

While coaching the Ottawa 67's in 2018, he led his team to a franchise record 106 points scored. That very same year, he led Ottawa to 14 straight playoff victories, which is an Ontario Hockey League record also.

Family Life

Although he was born in Quebec, Canada, he later would move to the United States. 

Associated With

He is an NHL head coach like Mike Babcock and Mike Sullivan.