Ted Hampson

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Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
Height Weight	5 ft 08 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg/11 st 11 lb)
Pro clubs	Quebec Nordiques (WHA) Minnesota Fighting Saints (WHA) Minnesota North Stars California Golden Seals Oakland Seals Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks
Nationality	Canada
Born	December 11, 1936 (1936-12-11) (age 71), Togo, SK, CAN
Pro career	1959 – 1976

Ted George Hampson (Born Dec 11, 1936 in Togo, Saskatchewan) was a National Hockey League centre during the 1960s and 70s.

[edit] Career

Ted Hampson was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1969 while playing for the Oakland Seals. He retired from the NHL following the 1971–72 season, and went on to play five seasons in the WHA. The WHA would award him the Paul Deneau Trophy (Most Gentlemanly Player) in 1973 as a member of the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Hampson recorded 108 goals, 245 assists, 353 points, and a mere 94 penalty minutes in 676 NHL games. In 305 WHA appearances Hampson tallied 60 goals, 143 assists, 203 points, and 51 penalty minutes.

Hampson coached the Oklahoma City Stars of the Central Hockey League from 1978 to 1981, taking the ice as a player-coach in each of those seasons; at the age of 45 in his final stint, one of the oldest men ever to play professional hockey. He is currently employed by the Colorado Avalanche as chief scout.

[edit] Awards & Achievements

• SJHL First All-Star Team (1957)
• SJHL Championship (1957)
• Memorial Cup Championship (1957)
• Bill Masterton Trophy Winner (1969)
• Paul Deneau Trophy Winner (1973)
• Played in NHL All-Star Game (1969)
• "Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

Preceded by Bobby Baun	Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals captains 1968-71	Succeeded by Carol Vadnais
Preceded by Claude Provost	Bill Masterton Trophy Winner 1969	Succeeded by Pit Martin

[edit] External links

• Ted Hampson's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Ted Hampson's biography at Legends of Hockey
• Ted Hampson's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame