Remembering Dennis 'Red' Gendron

Coach Red was a father to so many of us. He had a heart of gold. He always had time for a good history lesson or helping someone in need. He gave me the chance to coach while allowing me to be a good husband and dad. His death is a huge lost for the hockey community, for pic.twitter.com/1M69zpXJh8

— Ben Guite (@benguite) April 10, 2021

“College hockey lost an absolute giant in the game today. Red was a coach, mentor, colleague and friend to so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his team.” - @HECommish https://t.co/z9OjMt0heI

— Hockey East (@hockey_east) April 9, 2021

No one had a bigger heart for his players and for UMaine. Proud to have known and learned from you Coach. I know your eternity with the Lord will be ‘Unbelievable’!! pic.twitter.com/KlGmgA9Zoy

— Cameron Spicer (@flowbobaggins) April 10, 2021

One week before Coach passed he said “ Son, the only thing I regret during my coaching career is that I worked when I didn’t have to. That day you get your own wife & kids promise me that you spend as much time as possible with them”

This is the type of man he was, rest easy?? https://t.co/5JuVH0KoTi

— Emil Westerlund (@Westerlund22) April 13, 2021

Coach Red. I can’t believe the call a week ago will be our last conversation. You were the heart of our team, and treated us all like your sons and wanted us to grow up, not as great hockey players but also as men. RIP Coach you will be missed??

— Matthew Thiessen (@thiessen3330) April 11, 2021

Rest easy coach. You cared so much about Maine hockey and the state of Maine, your passion will be missed around the rink?? https://t.co/0fbxEgDYI2 pic.twitter.com/7kf3ANVxS5

— Blaine Byron (@blainebyron) April 10, 2021

A coach, a teacher, a mentor and a great friend.
Red always said: “My job is that when you leave college you are not only a better hockey player but also a great person”.
Thank you my dear friend, you did your job flawlessly with all of us. https://t.co/HOZY8cJE76

— Eduards Tralmaks (@edtralmaks) April 9, 2021

Reflecting on Coach Reds passing over the past few days has brought to light the immense impact he has had on every player that was lucky enough to call him coach. He cared and believed in every one of us that we would be great hockey players and even better people away from the pic.twitter.com/2IEkJaMy8b

— AJ Drobot (@ADrobot95) April 13, 2021

This has been one of the toughest weeks I’ve ever experienced. Red taught us many things over the years, and he was full of wisdom. A saying that he often used and I’ll remember forever was “the game of hockey is pure... don’t cheat it”. Fly high coach?? pic.twitter.com/nJytzVGi5D

— Adam Dawe (@dawezy99) April 15, 2021

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— Kevin Ritz (@Maineritz) April 9, 2021

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— UNH Men's Hockey (@UNHMHOCKEY) April 9, 2021

RIP Red ?? pic.twitter.com/gCDfReXLAp

— BC Hockey (@BCHockey) April 9, 2021

We join the hockey world in mourning the sudden loss of Red Gendron.

Red was a teacher, mentor and friend to so many throughout his storied career, including during his six seasons at UMass, and his legacy within the game will live on. pic.twitter.com/wmQP0l3Hqt

— UMass Hockey (@UMassHockey) April 9, 2021

We are shocked and saddened to learn the news of Coach Gendron's passing.

Our thoughts are with the Black Bears, Red's family and everyone he impacted during his impressive career in our great sport.

Rest in peace, Coach. https://t.co/KHapFHtJqN

— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) April 9, 2021

We join the hockey community in shock at the sudden passing of @MaineIceHockey Head Coach Red Gendron.

We send our thoughts and condolences to the entire @BlackBearNation community and all those in the game Red touched.

Rest in peace, Coach. https://t.co/ahOEBR0mrg

— UMass Lowell Hockey (@RiverHawkHockey) April 9, 2021

"The hockey world lost a titan today. In some way, all coaches want to be like Red - kind, humble, fun and dedicated to his craft. The UVM hockey community joins the hockey universe as we mourn a true gentleman." - @tcwoodcroft on passing of @MaineIceHockey Head Coach Red Gendron pic.twitter.com/57kZOVAS2M

— UVM Men's Hockey (@UVMmhockey) April 10, 2021

Just awful news and a terrible loss. Our hearts go out to Coach Gendron's family and to the entire @BlackBearNation @MaineIceHockey community. https://t.co/zAmWLikhl6

— UConn Men's Hockey (@UConnMHOC) April 9, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gendron family and Black Bear community during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Coach. https://t.co/4UBiGuLCxQ

— Merrimack Men’s Hockey (@MerrimackMIH) April 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Coach Gendron. He was a great man and did so much to advance our game.

Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and all of the University of Maine community. He will be greatly missed. https://t.co/oL0h5kPOJk

— Northeastern Men’s Hockey (@GoNUmhockey) April 9, 2021

Horrible news. Our thoughts go out to Red’s family and friends, the players and staff, as well as the entire University of Maine community. https://t.co/p0u8c1TAu8

— PC Men's Hockey (@FriarsHockey) April 9, 2021

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy begins his pregame presser with condolences and thoughts to the family and friends of University of Maine coach Red Gendron, who passed away yesterday.

“The hockey world is a little less fortunate today.”

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 10, 2021

We are saddened to hear about the passing of former assistant coach, Dennis “Red” Gendron, who spent 11 years of his hockey career with the organization.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time. pic.twitter.com/EDnAzzmlPe

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 9, 2021

Red Gendron spent 11 years in the #NJDevils organization, including time as an assistant coach and head coach of their AHL affiliate in Albany.

Our condolences to his family and friends @MaineIceHockey and throughout the hockey community. https://t.co/qQmgPVGz2W

— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 9, 2021

For Red. pic.twitter.com/YZjOjH79jl

— Hockey East (@hockey_east) April 11, 2021

Very sad news today about the passing of our friend, Red Gendron, who helped the Bulldogs win the 2013 NCAA Championship as an assistant coach. Our thoughts and prayers are with Red and his Family and the entire @BlackBearNation and @MaineIceHockey communities. pic.twitter.com/7UcDUBFAsG

— Yale Men's Hockey (@YaleMHockey) April 9, 2021

Thoughts and prayers are with Red’s family and the @MaineIceHockey community. The hockey world lost a great person. https://t.co/Y2R546YsnJ

— RPI Men's Hockey (@RPI_Hockey) April 9, 2021

Our thoughts are with @MaineIceHockey and the Gendron family today after learning of the loss of Red, a long-time colleague. https://t.co/GmUJJzMdv7

— HarvardMHockey (@HarvardMHockey) April 9, 2021

A friend and a mentor. You will never be forgotten. I am lucky to have known such a great man. https://t.co/w2kAZbNRGN

— Nick Derba (@NickDerba) April 9, 2021

Coach Gendron always reached out. He was always there to listen. This is the last text I received from him-the morning after our loss in the championship... he was always thinking of others. I will miss him. Maine will miss him. ?????? pic.twitter.com/QNEX9lN5DK

— Amy Vachon (@coachamyvachon) April 10, 2021

Our good friend left us today. I had no idea I wouldn’t see him again. I assumed we had many more stories to share and so much more we could learn from each other. The news of his passing is painful. Love on your family. Love on your friends. Life is short. I miss U Red.

— Richard Barron (@CoachBumaine) April 9, 2021

Sad to hear of the passing of one of our own, Coach Red. Played baseball against him in the Portland Twi Light League back in the day. Competed like crazy then would hit Forest Gardens where He would play “Mac the Knife “ on the jukebox til he ran out of money. A classic. RIP

— Mike Coutts (@mcoutts20) April 9, 2021

Today is a difficult day in Maine. We lost a true friend and someone who always went out of his way to show it. The Charltons’ thoughts are with Red’s family. https://t.co/cFRZrtGZMy

— Nick Charlton (@Coach_Charlton) April 9, 2021

Sad news today. One of the best coaches and most importantly best human being around. Thanks tor everything coach! Prayers to his family and everyone that knew him. https://t.co/wYjxXB0kwk

— brady keeper (@BradyKeeper) April 10, 2021

Red recruited my son to Yale and changed his life. My condolences to his family and the Maine hockey family. RIP and thank you Red. https://t.co/wlGM0Isonj

— Ronnie Tucker (@ronnie_tuck23) April 9, 2021

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— Kohl Schultz (@RealKohlSchultz) April 10, 2021

Our hearts go out to Coach Gendron's family, the Black Bears, and all who had the pleasure of knowing Red. https://t.co/b12Ow6tHuG

— Princeton University Hockey (@princetonhockey) April 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Maine head coach Red Gendron this morning.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the Gendron family and the @MaineIceHockey community during this difficult time https://t.co/wxtY9K8nR9

— Canisius Hockey (@GriffsHockey) April 9, 2021

Shocked and very sadden today. I learned so much about the the game from him. My thoughts are with his wife Janet, their daughters, and family. https://t.co/J15egFHVXL

— Jon Shields (@JonShieldsME) April 9, 2021

Coach Red taught me more than just hockey. He showed me how to be a good man. Through honesty, humility, and courage, the many lessons that Coach passed on to me will be with me forever. I know he’s up there in the war room above with my Dad, Papa, and the rest of the greats.

— Sean Walsh (@swalshy5) April 10, 2021

Rest easy coach. You will be missed. Your legacy will live on through the many players, coaches, and people that you impacted in your life. The next time I’m struggling I know I’ll hear your voice. “We put a man on the moon Walshy, figure it out!”

— Sean Walsh (@swalshy5) April 10, 2021

You took a chance on a 24 year old who had zero experience in this field. I’ll never forget how much you believed in me and challenged me to grow during our eight years together. I’ll miss you Coach. https://t.co/Y8Y2eup7sf

— Matt Murray (@MattMurray33) April 9, 2021

Hard to explain how big of an impact Red had on my career in just the short time he was at school. RIP to an incredible coach and person https://t.co/fbVypfoeEi

— Conor Sheary (@csheary13) April 9, 2021