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This article is about Michel Bergeron the former NHL head coach. For the article about the former hockey player, see Michel Bergeron (ice hockey).
Michel Bergeron (born June 12, 1946, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former National Hockey League head coach.
Bergeron coached the Quebec Nordiques from 1980 to 1987 before being traded to the New York Rangers for a first round draft pick and $75 000, a first in the NHL history[1]. With two games remaining in the 1988–89 NHL season he was relieved of his duties and replaced by Phil Esposito. Bergeron had a second stint as Nordiques coach during the 1989–90 NHL season.
Bergeron's nicknames included "Le Tigre" ("The Tiger") and "Napoleon", in reference to his fiery temper, small stature, and French lineage.
Coaching record
Team Year Regular season Post season G W L T OTL Pts Finish Result TRO 1975–76 72 36 31 5 - 77 2nd in East Lost in second round TRO 1976–77 72 38 24 10 - 86 3rd in Dilio Lost in first round TRO 1977–78 72 47 18 7 - 101 1st in Dilio Won President's Cup TRO 1978–79 72 58 8 6 - 122 1st in Dilio Won President's Cup TRO 1979–80 72 36 27 9 - 81 4th in Dilio Lost in first round QUE 1980–81 74 29 29 16 - (78) 4th in Adams Lost in first round QUE 1981–82 80 33 31 16 - 82 4th in Adams Lost in third round QUE 1982–83 80 34 34 12 - 80 4th in Adams Lost in first round QUE 1983–84 80 42 28 10 - 94 3rd in Adams Lost in second round QUE 1984–85 80 41 30 9 - 91 2nd in Adams Lost in third round QUE 1985–86 80 43 31 6 - 92 1st in Adams Lost in first round QUE 1986–87 80 31 39 10 - 72 4th in Adams Lost in second round NYR 1987–88 80 36 34 10 - 82 5th in Patrick Missed playoffs NYR 1988–89 78 37 33 8 - (82) 3rd in Patrick (Fired) QUE 1989–90 80 12 61 7 - 31 5th in Adams Missed playoffs External links
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