Tom McVie, a Boston Bruins ambassador who coached New Jersey Devilsthe Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89 years old.
“The whole Boston Bruins “The organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tom McVie,” Bruins president Cam Neely said in a statement Monday.
“Tom was an important part of our Bruins family, serving as a coach, scout and ambassador for over 30 years. His hockey spirit, colorful personality, gruff voice and unparalleled sense of humor brightened every room into which he entered, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom’s family and his many loved ones.
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McVie played 21 seasons in the minor leagues, playing in the International League, WHL and Eastern Hockey League before beginning his coaching career.
Her NHL coaching career started with the Capitals when he took over on December 31, 1975. After that season, he coached the Capitals for two more seasons.
After coaching the capitalshe helped the Jets win the World Hockey Association’s Avco Cup in 1979, then became the Jets’ head coach during their first two NHL seasons, in 1979-80 and 1980-81.
Following his passage with WinnipegMcVie became the Devils’ second coach after the team moved to Denver in 1982.
McVie had a record of 126-263 with 73 ties in 462 regular season games as head coach.
McVie’s name is on the Stanley Cup as an ambassador for the Bruins when they won in 2011.
Before becoming a Bruins ambassador, he was an assistant coach.
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