Jack McIlhargey
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John Cecil "Jack" McIlhargey (born March 7, 1952) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey
defenceman who played in the NHL
with the Philadelphia Flyers
, Vancouver Canucks
, and Hartford Whalers
.
in 1974. He became a Canuck on January 21, 1977 when he was traded to Vancouver with Larry Goodenough
in exchange for Bob Dailey
. He appeared in 167 games for the Canucks (1977–80) before being dealt back to Philadelphia for cash on January 2, 1980. He completed his playing career for the Hartford Whalers
after he was traded there with Norm Barnes
on November 21, 1980 for Hartford’s 2nd round choice (later traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
selected Gary Leeman
) in the 1982 Entry Draft
. He played in 393 career NHL
games recording 11 goals, 36 assists and 1102 penalty minutes. He retired following the 1981–82 season.
coaching staff and organization over the past 18 years and was a player between 1977 and 1980. Before being named Canucks Assistant Coach on June 18, 1999, McIlhargey spent eight seasons as Head Coach of Vancouver's top minor league affiliate in Milwaukee, Hamilton and Syracuse. He was the first Head Coach in the history of the Syracuse Crunch
franchise. In 1999, McIlhargey was voted one of the 30 All-Time Greatest Canucks. On June 22, 2006, he was fired by new head coach Alain Vigneault from his assistant coach position with the Canucks. On September 9, it was announced that McIlhargey would being working as a pro scout for the Vancouver Canucks.
Originally hired by the club as Special Assistant to the General Manager in the fall of 1984, McIlhargey was responsible for establishing the Canucks Alumni Association and a number of scouting assignments. He moved into coaching only three months later and spent the next seven years as an Assistant Coach to Harry Neale
, Tom Watt
, Bob McCammon
and Pat Quinn
.
In 1991, McIlhargey was placed in charge of Vancouver’s minor league affiliate in Milwaukee where he spent the 1991–92 season. He remained as Head Coach of Vancouver’s farm teams as they moved to Hamilton for the 1992–93 season, then finally to Syracuse from 1993 to 1999. He was fired as an assistant coach of the Flyers along with John Stevens
on December 4, 2009.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman who played in the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
with the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
, and Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
.
Playing career
His playing career spanned eight years on defence, beginning when he turned pro with the Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in 1974. He became a Canuck on January 21, 1977 when he was traded to Vancouver with Larry Goodenough
Larry Goodenough
Larry J. "Izzy" Goodenough is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks...
in exchange for Bob Dailey
Bob Dailey
Robert Scott Dailey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers between 1973 and 1982.-Playing career:...
. He appeared in 167 games for the Canucks (1977–80) before being dealt back to Philadelphia for cash on January 2, 1980. He completed his playing career for the Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
after he was traded there with Norm Barnes
Norm Barnes
Norman Leonard Barnes is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played five seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers and Hartford Whalers.-External links:...
on November 21, 1980 for Hartford’s 2nd round choice (later traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
selected Gary Leeman
Gary Leeman
Gary Leeman is a former professional ice hockey player in the NHL.-Playing career:He attended Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan and was a standout defenceman for two seasons with the WHL's Regina Pats where he was voted the league's Top Defenceman and a First Team All-Star.Leeman was...
) in the 1982 Entry Draft
1982 NHL Entry Draft
The 1982 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1981–82 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players...
. He played in 393 career NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
games recording 11 goals, 36 assists and 1102 penalty minutes. He retired following the 1981–82 season.
Post career
McIlhargey was a key member of the Vancouver CanucksVancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
coaching staff and organization over the past 18 years and was a player between 1977 and 1980. Before being named Canucks Assistant Coach on June 18, 1999, McIlhargey spent eight seasons as Head Coach of Vancouver's top minor league affiliate in Milwaukee, Hamilton and Syracuse. He was the first Head Coach in the history of the Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch
The Syracuse Crunch are a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Syracuse, New York, at the War Memorial at Oncenter...
franchise. In 1999, McIlhargey was voted one of the 30 All-Time Greatest Canucks. On June 22, 2006, he was fired by new head coach Alain Vigneault from his assistant coach position with the Canucks. On September 9, it was announced that McIlhargey would being working as a pro scout for the Vancouver Canucks.
Originally hired by the club as Special Assistant to the General Manager in the fall of 1984, McIlhargey was responsible for establishing the Canucks Alumni Association and a number of scouting assignments. He moved into coaching only three months later and spent the next seven years as an Assistant Coach to Harry Neale
Harry Neale
Harold Watson Neale is a hockey colour commentator, who currently works for the Buffalo Sabres on the Sabres Hockey Network...
, Tom Watt
Tom Watt
Tom Watt is a pro scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to joining the leafs, Tom worked with the Florida Panthers on August 16, 2005, as Pro Scout. He previously worked in Player Development for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He originally joined the Mighty Ducks on January 5, 2001 as Special...
, Bob McCammon
Bob McCammon
Robert "Bob" McCammon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre and a former National Hockey League and American Hockey League head coach and general manager. He was a pro scout with the Detroit Red Wings....
and Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn (ice hockey)
John Brian Patrick Quinn , is a former head coach in the National Hockey League , most recently with the Edmonton Oilers. Known by the nickname "The Big Irishman",...
.
In 1991, McIlhargey was placed in charge of Vancouver’s minor league affiliate in Milwaukee where he spent the 1991–92 season. He remained as Head Coach of Vancouver’s farm teams as they moved to Hamilton for the 1992–93 season, then finally to Syracuse from 1993 to 1999. He was fired as an assistant coach of the Flyers along with John Stevens
John Stevens
John Stevens may refer to:In politics, law and public service:*John H. Stevens , built the first house west of the Mississippi in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota*John L. Stevens , U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Hawai'i...
on December 4, 2009.