Maurice Filion (February 12, 1932 – July 28, 2017) was a Canadian

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coach and general manager. He served as general manager for the Quebec Nordiques throughout most of their time in the

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(WHA), and briefly served as coach on three separate occasions. His tenure as general manager ended in 1988 when he was promoted to an executive role and was replaced by Martin Madden, but served as interim general manager for a few months in 1990 when Madden was fired.

Career

Filion spent two successful seasons at the helm of the

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of the QMJHL. During his rookie campaign, he won the Memorial Cup with a team led by numerous future NHL stars, including

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. His squad earned another Memorial Cup appearance the following season but lost in the finals. Filion was hired by the Quebec Nordiques during their inaugural season in 1972-73. He was initially slated to serve as director of scouting but, after legendary former NHL star and initial Quebec head coach

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resigned due to health problems, Fillion took over as head coach. The interim tag was removed after a successful 5-2 start to his WHA career. After the season, Filion moved to a role as the team's general manager. Filion served as the team's GM until 1988, when he was replaced by Martin Madden; Filion then moved to the role of vice president of hockey operations, but he returned as GM in an interim capacity in 1990. He also served as head coach during the 1977-78 WHA season and

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. Six games into the 1980–81 season, with the Nordiques having won one game, lost three and tied two, Filion resigned as coach and gave the position to his newly hired assistant coach, Michel Bergeron.

Coaching record

Professional hockey

Junior hockey

References

External links

* 1932 births 2017 deaths Canadian ice hockey coaches Ice hockey people from Montreal Quebec Nordiques coaches Quebec Nordiques executives Quebec Remparts coaches {{Canada-icehockey-coach-stub