Tom McVie, a Boston Bruins ambassador who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89 years old.
“The entire Boston Bruins 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.
His NHL coaching career began 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 Capitals, he helped the Jets win the 1979 World Hockey Association Avco Cup, then became head coach of the Jets during their first two NHL seasons, in 1979-80 and 1980 -81.
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After his time in Winnipeg, McVie 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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