From 2002 to 2013 Tourigny served as the head coach and general manager for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

[8] 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.

The 67's set a franchise record for consecutive wins of 15 and yet another first-place finish in the OHL regular season standings.

On January 27, 2020, Tourigny was retained as head coach for the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

[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.