Stan Marple


Stanislaus Henry Marple is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. Marple played twelve seasons in various British leagues, most notably for the Guildford Flames, for whom he later served as head coach. He was the general manager for the University of Alberta's men's hockey team, the Alberta Golden Bears, until 1994. For the next 13 years he was an ice hockey coach in the United Kingdom.

Clubs

Note: Marple could not play regularly after 2005 because of the EPL 4 import rule, therefore he could only play when other imports were injured.

Playing career

Marple had his number 3 retired by Guildford. The Flames gained ten titles while Marple was head coach and general manager.

Statistics

General manager / coaching record and titles

Marple's coaching record at Guildford is as follows: 396 wins, 174 losses, 42 ties and overtime losses.
His record during his time as GM is as follows: 213 wins, 55 losses.
Marple's titles for his clubs as head coach & or general manager are as follows:
ClubYearTitle/Cup
MK Kings 1995–96British Hockey League Div. 1
Swindon Ice Lords 1996–97British Premier League, British Premier League Play-Offs
Guildford Flames 1997–98British National League, British National League Play-Offs, British National League Southern Conference
Guildford Flames 1998–99Benson & Hedges Plate
Guildford Flames 2000–01ntl: Christmas Cup, British National League, British National League Playoffs
Guildford Flames 2003–04British National League Play-Offs
Guildford Flames 2005–06English Premier League
Guildford Flames 2006–07English Premier League Cup
U of A 2007-08Canada West Champions & National Champions
U of A 2012-13Canada West Champions
U of A 2013-14Canada West Champions & National Champions
U of A 2014-15Canada West Champions & National Champions
U of A 2016-17Canada West Champions
U of A 2017-18Canada West Champions & National Champions