On June 24, 2013, Tourigny opted to pursue an NHL coaching career in accepting an assistant coaching role for fellow former QMHL coach Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche.[2] After two seasons with the Avalanche as their primary defensive coach, Tourigny, seeking a head coaching position, resigned from his position on May 17, 2015.[3]
On July 3, 2015, Tourigny was named as an assistant coach of the Ottawa Senators.[4] On April 12, 2016, Tourigny was fired by the Senators.[4]
On May 2, 2016, Tourigny signed a five-year contract as the head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL. He was the ninth head coach in franchise history.[5]
On June 13, 2017, Tourigny left the Halifax Mooseheads after one season and joined the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) to become the head coach and vice president of hockey operations. He became the ninth head coach in the 67's history.[6]
Following a 50–12–6 record and franchise record-breaking 106 points, Tourigny was named OHL Coach of the Year after coaching the 67's to a top place finish in the regular season and an Eastern Conference Championship, where the 67's set the OHL record for 14 straight wins to start a playoff since the conference playoff format was introduced. Tourigny followed that up with his second OHL Coach of the Year with a 50–11–1 record and 101 points prior to the OHL season being cancelled. The 67's set a franchise record for consecutive wins of 15 and yet another first-place finish in the OHL regular season standings.[9] For his efforts, Tourigny also took home the CHL Coach of the Year award.[10]
During the 2019–20 season, Tourigny served as an assistant coach for the Canadian junior national team again at the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he took home a gold medal. On January 27, 2020, Tourigny was retained as head coach for the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[11][12] On March 24, 2021, Tourigny was signed to a one-year contract by Hockey Canada to serve as either head coach or assistant coach in various international competitions.[13]
Tourigny discussing becoming the Arizona Coyotes coach in 2021
On July 1, 2021, Tourigny was named as head coach of the Arizona Coyotes on a three-year contract.[14] Tourigny signed a three-year extension to his contract prior to the start of the 2023–24 season, ensuring he would remain with the club through at least 2027.[15]
He retained his role once the Coyotes' hockey operations were transferred to the Utah Hockey Club. Since then, he has led the team to wins in each of its first three games as an expansion franchise, tying an NHL record, and setting another NHL record for longest road winning streak in an inaugural season at seven games.[citation needed]
Won in division quarterfinals (4–0 vs. VDO) Won in division semifinals (4–0 vs. RIM) Won in QMJHL semifinals (4–0 vs. SJN) Lost in President's Cup (1–4 vs. GAT)
Won in conference quarterfinals (4–0 vs. HAM) Won in conference semifinals (4–0 vs. SBY) Won in conference finals (4–0 vs. OSH) Lost in J. Ross Robertson Cup (2–4 vs. GUE)
