Terry Simpson

Terry Simpson (born August 30, 1943) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and a former NHL head coach.

This article is about the ice hockey player and coach. For the English football (soccer) player, see Terry Simpson (footballer).
Terry Simpson
Biographical details
Born (1943-08-30) August 30, 1943
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Playing career
1964–1965Jacksonville Rockets
Position(s)Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1986Prince Albert Raiders
1986–1989New York Islanders
1989–1990Prince Albert Raiders
1990–1993Winnipeg Jets (assistant)
1993–1994Philadelphia Flyers
1990–1993Winnipeg Jets (assistant)
1995–1996Winnipeg Jets
1996–1998Toronto Maple Leafs (assistant)
1998–1999Red Deer Rebels
Head coaching record
Overall159–168–41 (.488)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1985 Memorial Cup Champion

Born in Brantford, Ontario, Simpson only played one season of professional ice hockey in 1964–65 for the Jacksonville Rockets of the EHL. He was the head coach of the New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Winnipeg Jets.

Simpson had a notable coaching career in junior hockey for 10 years with the Prince Albert Raiders. He led the team to seven consecutive Anavet Cups and four Manitoba Centennial Cup titles. After the Raiders joined the Western Hockey League, he led them to the 1985 Memorial Cup championship.[1]

Due to his success with the Raiders, the city of Prince Albert named the road leading to the Art Hauser Centre "Terry Simpson Lane" in his honour.

Coaching record
TeamYearRegular seasonPost season
GWLTPtsDivision rankResult
NYI1986–87 80353312823rd in PatrickLost in Second round
NYI1987–88 80393110881st in PatrickLost in First round
NYI1988–89 277182(61)6th in Patrick(Fired)
PHI1993–94 84353910806th in AtlanticMissed Playoffs
WPG1994–95 15771(39)6th in CentralMissed Playoffs
WPG1995–96 8236406785th in CentralLost in First round
Total36815916841359

References
  1. "1985 Memorial Cup winners celebrate 30th anniversary in Prince Albert". CBC News. March 13, 2015. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
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