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