SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed coach André Tourigny to a three-year contract extension, making certain he will likely be on the forefront of the franchise’s rebuilding course of.

Terms of the deal introduced Wednesday weren't launched.

“We are very pleased to sign André to a three-year extension,” Coyotes common supervisor Bill Armstrong mentioned in an announcement. “He is an excellent coach, leader and communicator who has helped us establish a tremendous culture in our dressing room. Our players like him, respect him and compete hard for him. We are thrilled to have him signed as our head coach for the next three years.”

The 49-year-old Tourigny was employed in 2021 to assist flip round a foundering franchise. Arizona had been to the playoffs as soon as since reaching the 2012 Western Conference Finals - within the 2020 NHL bubble - and was yearly one of many league’s worst groups.

The Coyotes opted to rebuild from the bottom up, buying and selling away or releasing lots of their veteran gamers to amass youthful gamers and a load of draft picks.

Well-liked by the gamers, Tourigny led Arizona to 25 wins and 57 factors his first season, then 28 wins and 70 factors final yr. The Coyotes have been significantly good at their small, short-term dwelling final season, going 21-15-5 at 5,000-seat Mullett Arena.

The Coyotes have been aggressive in the course of the offseason, including Max Dumba, Sean Durzi, Nick Bjugstad, Alex Kerfoot and Jason Zucker in an effort to proceed their climb.

“I feel very lucky to work with our group of players as well,” Tourigny mentioned. “The hard work and commitment to the team they have demonstrated the past two years has established the foundation of our culture. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Coyotes.”

Tourigny additionally was on the teaching workers of a Team Canada program that received three straight world championships. He was the pinnacle coach of the Team Canada group that took gold on the 2023 IIHG World Championships.

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