Editing Emmanuel Bernardi (section)

== Retirement & Legacy ==
Bernardi stepped down as head coach of the Doves after the 2019 campaign. He felt the end of the decade was the right time to retire, paving the way for a new generation to continue the pursuit of a star. He was also growing old, 76 by the end of the 2019 campaign, and unwilling to commit to another decade in managing.

Bernardi is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey coaches in history, having led the Doves to some of the most dominant campaigns by any team in the VHL. His 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2012 campaigns are all regarded as some of the finest conducted by any head coach. His overall work in bringing a bottom-half team that had even finished last just a few seasons prior to taking over, to consistently qualifying for two-and-a-half decades has been praised by virtually all.

Conscient of the difficulty in transitioning into an era without him after nearly three decades of his presence, Bernardi remains with the Doves in an advisory role. He continues to live in Providence, and occasionally attends important Doves games.

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