The Colorado Avalanche’s former goalie coach, Francois Allaire, has decided to retire after 32 years. He spent the last four years with the Avalanche.
The news came this morning via Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports:
Big news in the hockey world. After 32 years as a goalie coach, François Allaire is announcing his retirement. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) September 5, 2017
Francois Allaire is one half of a goalie coach duo, with his younger brother Benoit Allaire. Francois Allaire started his goalie coach career in 1984 with the Montreal Canadiens — he was their first-ever goalie coach.