Former Canadiens coach Therrien to serve as Canada coach at Spengler Cup
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!
As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.
Now, more than ever, we need your support.
Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.
Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.
Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
*Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
CALGARY – Former Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien will serve as head coach of the Canadian team at the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland.
Therrien will be joined at the Dec. 26-31 tournament by assistant coaches Drew Bannister, Rob Cookson and Patrice Lefebvre, Hockey Canada said Thursday.
“We are excited to unveil the coaching staff that is tasked with leading Team Canada at the Spengler Cup with the goal of reclaiming the championship for the first time since 2019,” general manager Marc Bergevin said.
“We believe this is a well-rounded group that will be complemented by a world-class support staff.”
Therrien had two stints (2000-03 and 2012-17) as head coach of the Canadiens. He also coached in Pittsburgh from 2005-09, and led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup final in 2008.
Canada will open the preliminary round on Boxing Day against the U.S. Collegiate Selects.
Switzerland’s HC Fribourg-Gotteron won the six-team club competition last year.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 11, 2025.