Terry Simpson

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

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.

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 Team Year Regular season Post season G W L T Pts Division rank ResultNYI1986–8780353312823rd in PatrickLost in Second round (PHI)NYI1987–8880393110881st in PatrickLost in First round (NJD)NYI1988–89277182(61)6th in Patrick(Fired)PHI1993–9484353910806th in AtlanticMissed PlayoffsWPG1994–9515771(39)6th in CentralMissed PlayoffsWPG1995–968236406785th in CentralLost in First round (DET)Total 36815916841359 3 playoff appearances, 0 Stanley Cup Titles