MINNEAPOLIS - Former Minnesota North Stars and University of Minnesota coach Glen Sonmor, who led the NHL team to the 1981 Stanley Cup Final, died Monday at age 86.
Sonmor died at a nursing home in Paris, Ont., after battling Alzheimer's disease, according to former North Stars general manager Lou Nanne, who said he learned of his death from Sonmor's sister, Jean.
"He was a tremendous guy. He was very charismatic, very energetic. He loved the sport of hockey as much as anybody," Nanne told The Associated Press.
A native of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Sonmor coached the Minnesota Gophers from 1966-71, compiling a record of 77-80-6.