Former Flyers head coach Pat Quinn passed away yesterday at the age of 71. Quinn coached the Flyers from 1979-1982 and took them to the Stanley Cup in 1980. He passed away on Sunday night after a lengthy illness.
During the 1979-80 season, Quinn led the Flyers on an NHL record 35 game unbeaten streak (25-0-10). He also won the Jack Adams award as coach of the year in 1980.
‘This truly is a sad day for the hockey world,’ Flyers President Paul Holmgren said. ‘Pat Quinn was one of the most respected people in our business. A players coach at heart, his innovative systems and love of the game made it a delight for all who had the honor of playing for him and working with him.’
Quinn coached the Flyers alumni in a game against the New York Rangers alumni at Citizens Bank Park in 2012.
‘He was a hockey guy. His whole life was his family and hockey. I can tell you in hockey circles he was one of the most respected guys around,’ said Flyers General Manager Ron Hextall. ‘He taught a really up-tempo game. His teams played really up-tempo, hard, old-school, fast hockey. I think in that way he was ahead of his time.’
Quinn also won a gold medal as the coach of Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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