Penguins Coach Mike Sullivan Takes Leave Of Absence After Father's Death

AP, USA Today: NHL
Sat, 09/15/2018 - 4:03pm

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan's father, George, 81, died Saturday in Massachusetts; assistant coach Jacques Martin will run team for now.

Topics: hockey

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