Phil Watson

Joseph Philippe Henri Watson was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. He played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers between 1936 and 1948, and coached the Rangers from 1955 to 1960 and the Boston Bruins from 1961 to 1963. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.

Coaching career

Soon after retiring as a player, Watson became a coach. He was head coach of:

New York Rovers QSHL 1948–1949
New York Rovers EHL 1950–1951
Quebec Citadelles QJHL 1951–1952
New York Rangers NHL 1955–56 to 1959–60
Providence Reds AHL 1960–1961
Boston Bruins NHL 1961-1963
Buffalo Bisons AHL 1964–1966
Quebec Aces AHL 1966–1967

Philadelphia Blazers WHA 1972-73

Awards and achievements

1940 Stanley Cup championship
1944 Stanley Cup championship

Personal life

He married a model named Helen Anderson on March 29, 1939 in New York. The couple had a daughter named Jan, who'd later appear in several films.

Legacy

In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, the authors ranked Watson at No. 76 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons.