Dillon Simpson

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Dillon Simpson
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Simpson with the Edmonton Oilers in 2014
Born (1993-02-10) February 10, 1993 (age 30)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 92nd overall, 2011
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career

2014–2023

Coaching career
Current position
TitleAssistant coach
Team North Dakota
Conference NCHC
Biographical details
Alma mater University of North Dakota
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2023–Present North Dakota (asst.)

Dillon Simpson (born February 10, 1993) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (92nd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former NHL forward Craig Simpson. [1]

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Playing career

Simpson played collegiate hockey for the University of North Dakota in the NCAA Men's Division I National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). In his senior year, Simpson's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the inaugural 2013–14 All-NCHC First Team. [2]

After four seasons within the Oilers organization, Simpson left as a free agent and signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on July 1, 2018. [3] He was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, for the duration of his contract with the Blue Jackets, adding a veteran presence to the blueline.

As a free agent from the Blue Jackets, Simpson opted to remain in the organization despite no NHL contract, agreeing to a one-year AHL extension with the Monsters on October 12, 2020. [4]

Coaching career

Simpson was hired as an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota on August 24, 2023. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2008–09 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 1000010002
2009–10Spruce Grove SaintsAJHL5812294119160666
2010–11 U. of North Dakota WCHA 3028108—————
2011–12 U. of North DakotaWCHA42216188—————
2012–13 U. of North DakotaWCHA425192412—————
2013–14 U. of North Dakota NCHC 427162320—————
2014–15 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 713141714100000
2015–16 Bakersfield Condors AHL574162020—————
2016–17 Bakersfield CondorsAHL53381126—————
2016–17 Edmonton Oilers NHL 30002—————
2017–18 Bakersfield CondorsAHL614141818—————
2018–19 Cleveland Monsters AHL75314171681344
2019–20 Cleveland MonstersAHL629142322—————
2020–21 Cleveland MonstersAHL23611174—————
2021–22 Cleveland MonstersAHL676101618—————
2022–23 Cleveland MonstersAHL291124—————
NHL totals30002—————

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-NCHC First Team 2013–14 [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "columbus blue jackets prospect Dillon Simpson aims to follow in footsteps of famous father". Edmonton Sun . July 6, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "NCHC award winners announced". University of North Dakota . April 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Blue Jackets sign defenseman Dillon Simpson". Columbus Blue Jackets . July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Monsters sign Scott, Simpson and Thiessen to AHL contracts". Cleveland Monsters. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Dillon Simpson returns to North Dakota as assistant coach". University of North Dakota Athletics. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "NCHC First Team selected". National Collegiate Hockey Association . April 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
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