Michel Therrien

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  • Michel Therrien most recently served as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was fired on February 15, 2009, after the Penguins began the 2008-2009 season with a 27-25-5 record.ESPN.com: Pens Fire Therrien; Bylsma Takes Over

    He spent several seasons coaching in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the American Hockey League. Prior to coaching, Therrien played three seasons in the American Hockey League.Official Site of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Michel Therrien

  • Playing Career

    Michel Therrien played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1980 to 1983. He had 24 goals and 87 assists in 185 games. He spent three of the next four seasons playing in the American Hockey league, scoring 89 points in 203 career games. He played two games in the International Hockey League in the 1985-1986 season, scoring one goal. Therrien retired as a player in 1987.hockeyDB.com: Career Stats and Coaching Record

  • Coaching Career

    Michel Therrien began his NHL coaching career with the Montreal Canadiens in 2000. During his three seasons with the Canadiens, Therrien won 77 games, lost 77 and tied 23.Hockey-Reference.com: Michel Therrien Coaching Record He spent the next two and a half seasons coaching Wilkes-Barre Scranton in the AHL, leading the Baby Penguins to the finals in 2003-2004.Official Site of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Michel Therrien Michel Therrien was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 15, 2005.Official Site of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Michel Therrien

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