To Pat's family, we wish you peace, at what has become the end of his journey, and the beginning of his legacy.
He ranks fifth on the league's career list for games coached (1,400) and games won (684). He always said that respect was something that should be earned, not given, and the respect that he garnered throughout the hockey world speaks for itself.
Quinn died on Sunday (November 23) after a long illness.
The Vancouver Giants, on behalf of his family, confirmed that Quinn died Sunday night in Vancouver after a long illness. Quinn was the chairman of the HHOF. Longtime NHL coach Pat Quinn died Sunday at 71 after a long illness.
The late great Pat Quinn has sadly passed away on November the 25th from a lengthy illness that he was battling for a long time. "Quinn coached the Canadian Olympic team to a gold medal in 2002. He coached the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs. We join hockey fans around the country in offering our thoughts and prayers to his wife, Sandra, and daughters Kalli and Val.
Longtime NHL coach Pat Quinn died Sunday night at Vancouver General Hospital after battling a long illness. — -- Longtime NHL coach Pat Quinn died Sunday night at Vancouver General Hospital after battling a lengthy illness. Pat Quinn lives in an apartment a few blocks from his parents' home. VANCOUVER - Former NHL player, coach and executive Pat Quinn has died at age 71. Pat Quinn, Governor Julie Hamos, Director 201 South Grand Avenue East Telephone: (217) 782-0545 Springfield, Illinois 62763-0002 TTY: (800) 526-5812 Date: September 21, 2011 To: Providers of Cook County Nursing Facility Services Re: Colbert v. Quinn (07 C 4737) The United States District Court in Colbert v. Quinn, No.
People wanted to be around him."
The two-time Jack Adams Award winner was 71 years old. View their obituary at Legacy.com
Pat was an associate and good friend to so many of us.
He had that presence.
"He was a great man," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. The two-time Jack Adams Award winner was 71 years old.
Pat Quinn passed away. (Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
"Quinn most recently coached the Oilers until he was replaced by Renney in 2010.
"Pat Quinn represented everything you could want in a coach and a man.
"Pat was an inspiration to all of us.
The Buffalo Sabres, along with the rest of the hockey world, are in mourning after the passing of Pat Quinn.
"Pat's contributions to hockey, at every level, reflected the skills he possessed and the great respect with which he treated the sport. The obituary was featured in Legacy on November 24, 2014. "Concerns about Quinn's health were addressed recently, when he was unable to attend the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2014 this month.
The Big Irishman played 14 years in the NHL.
The National Post newspaper wrote on Monday: “On the ice, behind the bench and behind his desk, Pat Quinn was an imposing figure. "I can't remember being with him and not having a good time, having a good laugh," Predators general manager David Poile, a family friend and colleague of Quinn's, told ESPN.com when reached by phone Monday afternoon. "Pat is one of hockey's most respected individuals whose lifetime involvement as a player, coach and executive has made an indelible mark on the game, and our thoughts and prayers are with Sandra and all of Pat's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. Published Monday, November 24, 2014 11:54AM EST