Sylvain Favreau resigns as head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads
Head coach Sylvain Favreau resigns from the Halifax Mooseheads after spending six seasons with the team.
A team press release on Monday stated that he is leaving for personal reasons.
“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the entire organization. I am grateful for the support, cooperation and camaraderie I have experienced during my tenure with the Mooseheads,” Favreau said in the press release.
Originally from Orleans, Ontario, Favreau joined the Mooseheads in 2017 as an assistant coach. He was promoted to head coach in 2021 and, according to the press release, compiled an 88-48 record in 136 games over the past two seasons. in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
“He led the team to a Maritimes Division title in 2022-23 and a place in the QMJHL’s Gilles Courteau Trophy Finals with the second-best record in franchise history at 50-11-4-3,” the release read.
Sam Simon, the chairman and owner of the Halifax Mooseheads, thanked Favreau in the press release for his “unwavering commitment, dedication and immense contributions” to the team.
“We wish him the best in his future,” said Simon.
The Mooseheads are immediately looking for a new head coach.
