Bobby Simpson (ice hockey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobby Simpson |
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| Born | November 17, 1956 Caughnawaga, Quebec, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues Atlanta Flames |
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| NHL Draft | 28th overall, 1976 Atlanta Flames |
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| WHA Draft | 4th overall, 1976 Indianapolis Racers |
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| Playing career | 1976–1987 1996–1997 |
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Robert Samuel Simpson (born November 17, 1956) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a forward, specifically a left wing, in the National Hockey League (NHL). Bobby played 175 games for teams like the Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues.
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Bobby's Early Life
Bobby Simpson was born in Caughnawaga, Quebec, a place in Canada. When he was a kid, he loved playing hockey. He even played in big tournaments for young players, like the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, in both 1968 and 1969. He played with a minor ice hockey team from his hometown.
Bobby's Hockey Career
Bobby Simpson played hockey professionally for ten years. Before joining the NHL, he spent three years playing major junior hockey in the QMJHL for a team called the Sherbrooke Castors.
He was chosen in two different drafts in 1976. In the WHA Amateur Draft, he was the fourth player picked overall. However, he decided to play in the NHL instead. In the NHL draft, he was the twenty-eighth player chosen by the Atlanta Flames.
During his time in the QMJHL, Bobby scored a lot of points, totaling 245. He continued to play well in the NHL, adding another 64 points to his career total.
NHL Career Highlights
- He played for the Atlanta Flames from 1976 to 1978.
- He joined the St. Louis Blues in the 1979–80 season.
- Later, he played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the early 1980s.
Bobby's Personal Life
Bobby Simpson is a full-blood Mohawk Native American. His family is from the Mohawk community near Kahnawake, which is also in Quebec, Canada.
Career Statistics Summary
Bobby Simpson played a total of 175 games in the NHL. During these games, he scored 35 goals and made 29 assists, adding up to 64 points. He also spent 98 minutes in the penalty box. In the playoffs, he played 6 games and had 1 assist.
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- You can find more of Bobby Simpson's hockey statistics here:
