Pat-Burns-Obituary

Pat Burns

Obituary

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Former NHL coach Pat Burns, who led the New Jersey Devils to the 2003 Stanley Cup title, has died. He was 58.

Devils President Lou Lamoriello says Burns died of cancer Friday in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Lamoriello said hockey has lost a "great friend and ambassador."

Burns led New Jersey to its third Stanley Cup championship when the Devils beat the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in seven games.

Burns also coached Boston, Toronto and Montreal, twice leading the Bruins to the Stanley Cup finals. He also led the Canadiens to the NHL championship in his first season with Montreal.

He was the first coach to win three Jack Adams Awards as the NHL's top coach.


Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press

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God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's...My condolences...

Condolences. Sorry for the loss. May the family and friends of Pat Burns continue to have fond memories.

Pat- you will be missed by many. We are so fortunate to have met you and be your friend. Thoughts and prayers are with your family today and always.
The Ganongs

sorry for your loss

Our Deepest Sympathies To All The Members Of The Burns Family For The Loss Of Mr. Pat Burns.
In God's Gentle Hands

Rest in Peace Pat, from a person who played with you when we were much younger & went to school with you in Gatineau Quécec, My sincere condolence to Lyn,the kids, and Pats sisters.
Louise Fisher, Gatineau Québec

RIP Pat...You were loved as a Toronto coach...when we had a team...we sure could use your coaching talents now. Look over us, and coach us to a stanley cup my friend...All Our Love...True Toronto Fans!

Pat...You will be missed! Rock On! The Run'n Wild Band

RIP Pat Burns...Hockey Hall Of Heaven awaits you! You will be sadly missed but your suffering is no more ,, May God Bless your Family during this time.Scott and Tina Reid ,Kingston On