Posted inDeaths Elsewhere, National Roundup, Pro, Sports

Al Arbour, who coached Isles to 4 Cup titles, dies at 82

“Al will always be remembered as one of, if not the greatest coaches ever to stand behind a bench in the history of the National Hockey League,” Islanders President and general manager Garth Snow said. “From his innovative coaching methods, to his humble way of life away from the game, Al is one of the reasons the New York Islanders are a historic franchise.”

Gift this article