John Goodwin (ice hockey)

John Goodwin (born September 25, 1961) is a Canadian former ice hockey center.

Junior career

Goodwin had a very successful junior career for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Goodwin lead the league in scoring in the 1980-81 OHL season and in turn won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. Additionally, in that season he won the William Hanley Trophy as the most sportsmanlike player. In the 1978–79 OMJHL season he won the Emms Family Award as the top first year player.[1]

Professional career

Goodwin played five full seasons in the American Hockey League - three with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs, one with the New Haven Nighthawks, and one with the St. Catharines Saints. Goodwin also played two full seasons in the International Hockey League with the Peoria Rivermen.[2]

Coaching career

From 1997-2000 Goodwin was the coach of the Oshawa Generals, winning 97 games.[3] He is now an assistant coach for the Kingston Frontenacs.[2]

Awards and honours
Award Year
OHL
William Hanley Trophy 1981
Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy 1981
Emms Family Award 1979
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References
  1. "A Look At the Best Soo Greyhounds Of All-time - Hockey's Future". 20 July 1999.
  2. "JOHN GOODWIN JOINS AS ASSISTANT COACH – Kingston Frontenacs". www.kingstonfrontenacs.com.
  3. Kelly, Brad (5 February 2014). "Former Oshawa Generals' head coach John Goodwin now an assistant in North Bay".
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