Al Sims
Allan Eugene Sims (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian former professional hockey player and head coach in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played ten seasons in the NHL between 1973 and 1983 with the Boston Bruins, Hartford Whalers, Los Angeles Kings. He featured in three Stanley Cup Finals with the Bruins (1974, 1977, 1978).
| Al Sims | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 18, 1953 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins Hartford Whalers Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL Draft |
47th overall, 1973 Boston Bruins | ||
| WHA Draft |
16th overall, 1973 New York Golden Blades | ||
| Playing career | 1973–1989 | ||
After retiring he turned to coaching, and remained in this role from 1988 to 2016 in various minor leagues. Sims also served as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks in the NHL during the 1996-97 season.
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