Al Simmons (ice hockey)

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Al Simmons
Born(1951-09-25)September 25, 1951
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died October 28, 2024(2024-10-28) (aged 73)
Dublin, Ohio, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Boston Bruins
California Golden Seals
NHL draft 85th overall, 1971
California Golden Seals
Playing career 19711976

Allan Kenneth Simmons (September 25, 1951 – October 28, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played eleven games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals and Boston Bruins between 1972 and 1975. He also played in the minor leagues during his career, from 1971 to 1976. Simmons died in Dublin, Ohio on October 28, 2024, at the age of 73. [1]

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1970–71 Winnipeg Jets WCHL 65143953891234722
1971–72 California Golden Seals NHL 10000
1971–72 Columbus Golden Seals IHL 602121426
1972–73 Salt Lake Golden Eagles WHL 721922415091456
1973–74 Boston Bruins NHL3000010000
1973–74 Boston Braves AHL 755323741
1974–75 Rochester Americans AHL6873643601225713
1975–76 Boston BruinsNHL701121
1975–76 Rochester AmericansAHL505513
1975–76 Providence Reds AHL56225274830220
AHL totals20414981121621527913
NHL totals110112110000

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References

  1. "Allan K. Simmons". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved November 5, 2024.