Canada promotes Tourigny to head coach at IIHF Worlds

The head coach of the Arizona Coyotes will also be at the helm of Canada in the upcoming IIHF World Hockey Championship.

André Tourigny will be the head coach for @HockeyCanada at the @IIHFHockey World Championship!

Go get ‘em, Bear! 👊 pic.twitter.com/POiIDrPMVL

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 14, 2023

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Hockey Canada reported the team that will lead the national hockey team in the upcoming championship starting on May 12 in Latvia and Finland.

Tourigny team will also include DJ Smith – HC of the Ottawa Senators, Alex Tanguay – assistant coach of the Detroit Red Wings, and Troy Ryan – HC of Canada’s women’s team.

“We are excited to unveil the experienced coaching staff that will lead Canada’s National Men’s Team at the IIHF World Championship this year,” Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong announced on Friday.