Paul C. Jerrard was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played one season in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars.
Paul Jerrard Cause Of Death
He served as an assistant coach for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League, and then, as an assistant coach for the Calgary Flames. He died of cancer in 2023.
Jerrard served under Glen Gulutzan as an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars from 2011-13 and the Calgary Flames from 2016-18. He also worked for the Colorado Avalanche during the 2002–03 season.
At the time of his death, Jerrard was serving as an assistant with the Mavericks under Mike Gabinet, who played for Jerrard with the AHL’s Iowa Stars in 2005–06. Gabinet released a statement through the Mavericks on Thursday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of assistant coach, Paul Jerrard. Paul had been quietly fighting a long-term battle with cancer. Our program will be forever indebted to PJ for his countless positive impact,” Gabinet said.