| Biographical details | |
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| Born | (1943-08-30)August 30, 1943 (age 82) Brantford,Ontario, Canada |
| Playing career | |
| 1964–1965 | Jacksonville Rockets |
| Position | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972–1986 | Prince Albert Raiders |
| 1986–1989 | New York Islanders |
| 1989–1990 | Prince Albert Raiders |
| 1990–1993 | Winnipeg Jets (assistant) |
| 1993–1994 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 1990–1993 | Winnipeg Jets (assistant) |
| 1995–1996 | Winnipeg Jets |
| 1996–1998 | Toronto Maple Leafs (assistant) |
| 1998–1999 | Red Deer Rebels |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 159–168–41 (.488) |
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| 1985 Memorial Cup Champion | |
Terry Simpson (born August 30, 1943) is aCanadian former professionalice hockey player and a formerNHL head coach.
Born inBrantford,Ontario, Simpson only played one season of professional ice hockey in 1964–65 for theJacksonville Rockets of theEHL. He was the head coach of theNew York Islanders,Philadelphia Flyers, andWinnipeg Jets.
Simpson had a notable coaching career injunior hockey for 10 years with thePrince Albert Raiders. He led the team to seven consecutiveAnavet Cups and fourManitoba Centennial Cup titles. After the Raiders joined theWestern Hockey League, he led them to the1985 Memorial Cup championship.[1]
Due to his success with the Raiders, the city ofPrince Albert named the road leading to theArt Hauser Centre "Terry Simpson Lane" in his honour.
| Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | |||||
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| G | W | L | T | Pts | Division rank | Result | ||
| NYI | 1986–87 | 80 | 35 | 33 | 12 | 82 | 3rd inPatrick | Lost in Second round (WSH) |
| NYI | 1987–88 | 80 | 39 | 31 | 10 | 88 | 1st in Patrick | Lost in First round (NJD) |
| NYI | 1988–89 | 27 | 7 | 18 | 2 | (61) | 6th in Patrick | (Fired) |
| PHI | 1993–94 | 84 | 35 | 39 | 10 | 80 | 6th inAtlantic | Missed Playoffs |
| WPG | 1994–95 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | (39) | 6th inCentral | Missed Playoffs |
| WPG | 1995–96 | 82 | 36 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 5th in Central | Lost in First round (DET) |
| Total | 368 | 159 | 168 | 41 | 359 | |||
3 playoff appearances, 0 Stanley Cup Titles
| Preceded by | Head coach of the New York Islanders 1986–88 | Succeeded by Al Arbour |
| Preceded by | Head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers 1993–94 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Head coach of the original Winnipeg Jets 1995–96 | Succeeded by Phoenix Coyotes coaches Don Hay |
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