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Old 11-24-2014, 11:47 AM   #736
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Pat Quinn dead at 71

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Pat Quinn, who spent more than four decades in the NHL as a player, head coach and general manager, has died at the age of 71.

The Hockey Hall of Fame and the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants on Monday confirmed that Quinn passed away on Sunday night at Vancouver General Hospital after a long illness.

Quinn was a co-owner of the Giants. He was the Hall of Fame's chairman of the board as well as a longtime member of its selection committee.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Quinn”, said Jim Gregory, vice-chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, in a statement. "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 [Quinn's wife] Sandra and all of Pat's family and friends at this extremely difficult time."

Quinn, who was born in Hamilton, Ont., played parts of nine seasons as a defenceman in the NHL. "The Big Irishman" scored only 18 goals but was recognized for his imposing size and toughness.

After his playing career, Quinn was an NHL head coach for 20 seasons with five different teams, most recently the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009-10 season. He also served stints behind the bench with Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Toronto.

Quinn was the head coach of the Canadian men's team that won the Olympic title in 2002 in Salt Lake City, ending a 50-year gold-medal drought. He also guided Team Canada to the world junior championship in 2009.
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