Colin Campbell (b. January 28, 1953 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, coach and the current Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League. January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Nickname: The Forest City Established: Date month, year Area: 421. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 4th... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... Defenceman (defenseman in U.S.) is a hockey player position on the ice whose responsibility is primarily defence. ... // Original meaning and etymology The original meaning of the term coach was: a horse-drawn vehicle designed for the conveyance of more than one passenger — and of mail — and covered for protection from the elements. ... A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ...

Campbell's son, Gregory Campbell, is a forward prospect with the Florida Panthers. Gregory Campbell (born 17 December 1983 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the NHL. He is the son of former NHL player Colin Campbell. ... The Florida Panthers are a National Hockey League (NHL) team, based in Miami, Florida and playing in the suburb of Sunrise. ...

Playing career

Campbell spent his junior career with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey Association (later the Ontario Hockey League). He was taken in the second round of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft, 27th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, and also in the first round of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft, 5th overall, by the Vancouver Blazers. After one season with the Blazers, Campbell signed on with Pittsburgh. The Peterborough Petes is an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. ... A typical OHL hockey game. ... A typical OHL hockey game. ... 1973 DRAFT HISTORY The 11th NHL Amateur Draft was the first to be held on a separate day from other league activities on May 15th, 1973 at Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec so it would not overshadow the rest of the league meetings. ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... The Vancouver Blazers were a professional ice hockey team that played in the World Hockey Association in the 1970s. ...

Campbell went on to play for the Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Detroit Red Wings. Following his retirement, Campbell joined the Red Wings coaching staff. The Edmonton Oilers are a National Hockey League team based in Edmonton, Alberta. ... The Vancouver Canucks are a professional National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... The Detroit Red Wings are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. // Facts Founded: 1926 Formerly known as: Cougars 1926-1930, Falcons 1930-1932 Home arena: Joe Louis Arena Former Home Arenas: Windsor Arena (1926-27); Detroit Olympia (1927-1979) Uniform colors: Red and white. ...

Coaching career

Campbell stayed with the Red Wings for five seasons as an assistant coach, before moving into the same position with the New York Rangers. With the Rangers, Campbell was an assistant coach for two and a half seasons, including their 1994 Stanley Cup win. He also served as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Rangers for 42 games. The New York Rangers (NYR) are a National Hockey League (NHL) team based in New York City, New York. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV in Roman) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The Stanley Cup on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... This logo is being used to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the AHLs founding. ... The Binghamton Rangers were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. ...

During the 1994-95 NHL season, Campbell took over the head coaching job of the Rangers from Mike Keenan, who had a tumultuous relationship with General Manager Neil Smith. Campbell held the position for the next three and a half years, before being fired late in 1998. The 1997-98 NHL season was the first time Campbell's team failed to reach the playoffs. The 1994-95 NHL season was the 78th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... Michael Keenan (born October 21, 1949 in Whitby, Ontario) is the current General Manager of the Florida Panthers. ... Neil Smith is a hockey executive who is most well known as a former General Manager of the NHLs New York Rangers. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The classic NHL shield logo The 1997-98 NHL season was the 81st regular season of the National Hockey League. ...

NHL executive

Shortly after being fired by the Rangers, Campbell was hired by the NHL as the league's Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations, taking over from the departed Brian Burke. During Campbell's tenure, the NHL has faced a number of high-profile incidents that required Campbell's attention, most notably the Marty McSorley/Donald Brashear stick-swinging incident, which resulted in a year-long suspension for McSorley, and the Todd Bertuzzi hit on Steve Moore. Brian Burke (born in Providence, Rhode Island) is an executive in the National Hockey League. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Donald Brashear (born January 7, 1972 in Bedford, Indiana, USA) is an American professional hockey forward who currently plays for the National Hockey Leagues Philadelphia Flyers. ... Todd Bertuzzi Todd Bertuzzi (b. ... Steve Moore Steve Moore (born September 22, 1978 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) was an ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ...

During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Campbell chaired a committee that looked into adjusting NHL rules, resulting in major changes for the 2005-06 NHL season. The 2004-05 NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The modernized NHL shield logo was introduced for the 2005-06 season. ...

Michael Keenan (born October 21, 1949 in Whitby, Ontario) is the current General Manager of the Florida Panthers. ... Head Coaches of the New York Rangers Lester Patrick 1926-39 Frank Boucher 1939-48 Frank Boucher and Lynn Patrick 1948-49 Lynn Patrick 1949-50 Neil Colville 1950-51 Neil Colville and Bill Cook 1951-52 Bill Cook 1952-53 Frank Boucher and Muzz Patrick 1953-54 Muzz Patrick... John Muckler (born April 3, 1934) is the General Manager of the Ottawa Senators NHL Hockey Club. ...

See also

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External links

• HockeyDB entry