Martin Simard

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Martin Simard
Born (1966-06-25) 25 June 1966 (age 56)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Right
Played for Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning
National teamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
NHL Draft undrafted
Playing career 19871998

Martin Simard (born June 25, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 44 National Hockey League games for the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Playing career

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Simard was not chosen in the NHL Entry Draft. Simard turned professional in 1987 by signing with the Flames. He spent four years in the Flames organization before getting a call up to the NHL in 1990–91 In 32 games played with the Flames over the next two seasons, Simard recorded one goal and five assists. He played seven more games with the Lightning in 1992–93 before returning to the minors to finish out his career. Simard retired following the 1997–98 season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1983–84 Quebec Remparts QMJHL 59610162640000
1984–85 Granby Bisons QMJHL5822315378
1985–86 Granby BisonsQMJHL54322860129
1985–86 Hull Olympiques QMJHL14881655148192719
1986–87 Granby BisonsQMJHL413047771058371021
1987–88 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 828233128119639100
1988–89 Salt Lake Golden EaglesIHL711315282211440445
1989–90 Salt Lake Golden EaglesIHL5922234515111581312
1990–91 Salt Lake Golden EaglesIHL54242549113430320
1990–91 Calgary Flames NHL 1602253
1991–92 Halifax Citadels AHL 1053826
1991–92 Salt Lake Golden EaglesIHL11371051
1991–92 Calgary FlamesNHL21134119
1992–93 Atlanta Knights IHL19551077
1992–93 Halifax CitadelsAHL1334717
1992–93 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL700011
1993–94 Cornwall Aces AHL5710102015273147
1994–95 Milwaukee Admirals IHL57751210050002
1995–96 Providence Bruins AHL7826275318441126
1996–97 Providence BruinsAHL69132538137910110
1997–98 Springfield Falcons AHL35951489
NHL totals44156183

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