As coach, Bergeron also devoted significant time to pursuing European players, adding the Stastny brothers after their defection from Czechoslovakia. His teams reached the postseason in each of seven years behind the Quebec bench, including two trips to the Wales Conference Finals.
Bergeron's coaching career saw him successfully recruit European players, notably the Stastny brothers after they defected from Czechoslovakia. His teams consistently reached the playoffs throughout his seven years as head coach of the Quebec team, culminating in two trips to the Wales Conference Finals.