Tim Ecclestone

Timothy James Ecclestone (September 24, 1947 – March 2, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and coach who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Atlanta Flames from 1967 to 1978. He played 692 career NHL games, scoring 126 goals and 233 assists for 359 points, and twice scored 50 points or more in his career. After retiring, he served as assistant coach of the Flames for three seasons.

Early life Ecclestone was born in Toronto on September 24, 1947. His father managed a dry cleaning business, while his uncle, Cam, was a celebrated softball pitcher. Ecclestone began his junior career by playing for the Etobicoke Indians of the Metro Junior B Hockey League (MJBHL) during the 1964–65 season.

Professional career After opting to pursue professional hockey with the Rangers, Ecclestone played for the franchise's Kitchener Rangers affiliate in 1966–67. He started the 1967–68 season playing for the Kansas City Blues of the Central Professional Hockey League, before being promoted to St. Louis. against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Ecclestone in uniform for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1971–72 NHL season. Ecclestone went on to play three more seasons with the Blues and was named to the only All-Star Game of his career in 1971. They met in high school and had two children together: Sandi and Mark.