Michel Threrrien Father Passes Away

[Prosdo]

Penguins' coach to miss game because of father's death
Thursday, March 08, 2007

By Dave Molinari, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Coach Michel Therrien will miss the Penguins game against the New York Rangers Saturday afternoon because of the death of his father.

Gerry Therrien, 77, died in Montreal this morning after a lengthy illness.

Michel Threrrien will coach the Penguins in their game against New Jersey tonight. He will return to Montreal tomorrow morning and will miss Friday's workout as well as Saturday's game.

In his absence the team will be coached by his assistants, Andre Savard and Mike Yeo.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07067/767900-61.stm


My thoughts and prayers are with the Therrien family. May Gerry Therrien rest in peace.

[House of Steel]

Very Sad day for the Penguins Organization as well as Coach Threrrian. May the Good Lord being healing and blessings to their family.

[SteelerFan87]

Very sad. RIP Gerry Therrien.