Jim Wiley | |||
---|---|---|---|
Born | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada | April 28, 1950||
Died | December 26, 2021 71) | (aged||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | Pittsburgh Penguins Vancouver Canucks | ||
Coached for | San Jose Sharks | ||
Playing career | 1972–1980 | ||
Coaching career | 1984–2008 |
Thomas James Wiley (April 28, 1950 – December 26, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey center and coach. He played 62 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1972 and 1977, split between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks, with the bulk of his career being spent in the minor Central Hockey League. Wiley retired as a player in 1980, and in 1984 became a coach in the United States Hockey League, and later coached in several minor leagues. In 1995–96 Wiley coached the NHL's San Jose Sharks for the final 57 games of the season, before returning to the minors. His last season as a coach was in 2008.
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Wiley signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1972 following a fine collegiate career at Lake Superior State University, becoming the first Lakers alum to play in the NHL. He spent the majority of the next two seasons with the Hershey Bears, Pittsburgh's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, although he did appear in 26 games for the Penguins over that stretch, recording four assists.
Wiley was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1974 NHL Intra-League Draft, but continued to find himself toiling in minor pro. He earned a two-game callup in 1975–76, and had his longest NHL stint in 1976–77, when he recorded four goals and ten points in 34 games for the Canucks. He retired in 1980 without seeing any further NHL action.
Wiley appeared in 62 NHL games, recording four goals and ten assists for 14 points along with eight penalty minutes.
Following his retirement, Wiley moved into coaching. He was the long-time coach of the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League before breaking into the pro ranks in 1993 as head coach of the Kansas City Blades, the top affiliate of the San Jose Sharks.
When the Sharks fired head coach Kevin Constantine after a dismal 3–18–4 start, Wiley was promoted to the head coaching position with the NHL club. While his 17–37–3 record was somewhat of an improvement over their start, it was not enough for Wiley to keep his job. Following the season, he was reassigned back to the Sharks' top farm team, then the Kentucky Thoroughblades, where he served until 1998.
After leaving the Sharks organization, Wiley made stops in the East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League, and United Hockey League.
Wiley died on December 26, 2021, at the age of 71. [1]
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
1966–67 | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | NOJHL | 25 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 4 | ||
1967–68 | Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds | NOJHL | 38 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||
1968–69 | Lake Superior State University | ICHA | 26 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1969–70 | Lake Superior State University | ICHA | 25 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1970–71 | Lake Superior State University | ICHA | 25 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1971–72 | Lake Superior State University | ICHA | 28 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1972–73 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 71 | 30 | 45 | 75 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||
1972–73 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1973–74 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 47 | 21 | 33 | 54 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 15 | ||
1973–74 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 22 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1974–75 | Seattle Totems | CHL | 51 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1975–76 | Tulsa Oilers | CHL | 76 | 33 | 63 | 96 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 38 | ||
1975–76 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1976–77 | Tulsa Oilers | CHL | 29 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | ||
1976–77 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 34 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1978–79 | Tulsa Oilers | CHL | 73 | 23 | 45 | 68 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1979–80 | Tulsa Oilers | CHL | 76 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
CHL totals | 305 | 101 | 186 | 287 | 131 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 42 | ||||
NHL totals | 62 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G | W | L | T | Pts | Finish | Result | ||
SJ | 1995-96 | 57 | 17 | 37 | 3 | (47) | 7th in Pacific | Missed Playoffs |
Team | Season | W | L | OTL/T |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Blades | 1993–94 | 40 | 31 | 10 |
Kansas City Blades | 1994–95 | 35 | 40 | 6 |
Kansas City Blades | 1995–96 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Kentucky Thoroughblades | 1996–97 | 36 | 35 | 9 |
Kentucky Thoroughblades | 1997–98 | 29 | 39 | 12 |
Lexington Men O' War | 2002–03 | 34 | 31 | 7 |
Memphis RiverKings | 2003–04 | 17 | 14 | 0 |
Roanoke Valley Vipers | 2005–06 | 12 | 26 | 5 |
Amarillo Gorillas | 2006–07 | 32 | 28 | 4 |
Amarillo Gorillas | 2007–08 | 22 | 32 | 10 |
John J. Madden is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), most prominently for the New Jersey Devils. An undrafted player from the University of Michigan, he won the Stanley Cup three times during his NHL career: twice with the Devils and once with the Chicago Blackhawks. Madden was noted during his career for his ability to kill penalties, play both ends of the ice and score shorthanded goals.
Markus Sten Näslund is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player and former general manager for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Hockey League. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey. Nicknamed "Nazzy" by Canucks fans and "Macke" or "Mackan" in his native Sweden, he was known for his offensive skills, particularly his wrist shot and stickhandling.
Orland John Kurtenbach is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. A centre notable for his defensive skill and as one of the toughest fighters in the game, he played for several National Hockey League (NHL) teams during his twenty professional seasons, principally the Vancouver Canucks, with whom he became the NHL franchise's inaugural captain.
Richard Gary Bowness is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 26th overall, by the Atlanta Flames in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft. Bowness has also played for the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and original Winnipeg Jets. As a coach, Bowness has also served as head coach for the original Jets, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, and Dallas Stars. He likewise held the position of associate coach with the Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Drake Berehowsky is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He is best known for his time in the National Hockey League (NHL), where he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks and Phoenix Coyotes.
Michael Barry Sullivan is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 69th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. Sullivan has also played for the San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, and Phoenix Coyotes. Internationally, he represented the United States twice, including at the 1997 World Championship.
Douglas Paul Bodger is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins ninth overall in the 1984 NHL Draft he would play in over 1,000 games in the NHL with the Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, and the Vancouver Canucks.
Alain Vigneault is a Canadian former professional ice hockey coach. Vigneault has previously coached the Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers for 19 seasons in the NHL, as well as in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). During his career with the Canucks, he won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top coach of the year in 2006–07 and became the team's record holder for wins as a coach. Under Vigneault, Vancouver won back-to-back Presidents' Trophies and made one Stanley Cup Finals appearance (2011). In his first season with New York, he led the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance (2014) in 20 years and a Presidents' Trophy in 2014–15.
Raphael Torres is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes and San Jose Sharks.
Johan "Moose" Hedberg is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career that lasted from 1993 to 2014 he played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars, Atlanta Thrashers, and New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), as well as Leksands IF of the Swedish Elitserien, as well as several minor league teams. After several years in Sweden Hedberg moved to North America in 1997 and made his NHL debut in 2000. Internationally he played for the Swedish national team at several tournaments, including the 2002 Winter Olympics and several World Championships, winning gold at the 1998 World Championship.
Maxim Lapierre is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), he was selected 61st overall in 2003 by the Montreal Canadiens. He spent parts of his first three professional seasons with the Canadiens' minor league affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League (AHL), before playing his first full NHL season in 2008–09.
Dany Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former goaltender.
Larry P. Courville is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. Over the course of his career, Courville spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). From 2009 to 2017, he served as head coach of the Reading Royals of the ECHL.
Michael Yeo is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks. He is the former head coach of the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL), as well as interim head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Yeo grew up in North Bay, Ontario. He has also been an assistant coach for the Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach of the American Hockey League's Houston Aeros.
Dave Alan Capuano is an American former professional ice hockey left winger. Capuano was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, but grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Benn Trevor Ferriero is an American former professional ice hockey center. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks. Ferriero was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Essex, Mass.
Matthew Irwin is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Irwin has previously played in the NHL for the Washington Capitals San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres.
Taylor William Fedun is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Derrick Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks. Pouliot was selected eighth overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins.
Francesco Corrado is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round, 150th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Corrado made his NHL debut for the Canucks during the 2012-13 season. He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins.