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The Minneapolis Star Tribune<\/em><\/a> reported Monday that former Minnesota head coach Glen Sonmor has died.<\/p>\n

Sonmor was 86.<\/p>\n

Succeeding John Mariucci behind the Gophers bench, Sonmor was named WCHA Coach of the Year in 1970 after leading Minnesota to the regular-season title. A year later, he led the team to a WCHA playoff title and NCAA runner-up finish.<\/p>\n

During his time behind the Minnesota bench from 1966 to 1972, Sonmor compiled a 77-80-6 record before resigning midway through his sixth season of 1971-72.<\/p>\n

He later worked full time on Gophers radio broadcasts as the color commentator and coached the NHL’s Minnesota North Stars.<\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements are pending.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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