Robbie Nichols

Robbie S. Nichols (born August 4, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who competed in the American Hockey League (AHL) and International Hockey League (IHL). He currently serves as the head coach of the Topeka Scarecrows in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) and is also a co-owner of three collegiate summer baseball teams, the Elmira Pioneers, Niagara Falls Americans, and Batavia Muckdogs, in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.

Career Nichols was chosen by the Philadelphia Flyers in the ninth round of the 1983 NHL entry draft.

After retiring as a player, Nichols transitioned into coaching, spending seven seasons as head coach of the Flint Generals. In 2019, at age 55, he made a rare appearance as an emergency player for the Enforcers. The team ceased operations after the 2020–21 season. On May 5, 2025, Nichols was named head coach of the FPHL's Topeka Scarecrows. UHL Coach of the Year 1996–97