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Dillon Simpson
Simpson with the Edmonton Oilers in 2014
Born (1993-02-10) February 10, 1993 (age 31)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 92nd overall, 2011
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career

2014–2023

Coaching career
Current position
TitleAssistant coach
Team North Dakota
Conference NCHC
Biographical details
Alma mater University of North Dakota
Coaching career ( HC unless noted)
2023–Present North Dakota (asst.)

Dillon Simpson (born February 10, 1993) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (92nd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former NHL forward Craig Simpson. [1]

Playing career

Simpson played collegiate hockey for the University of North Dakota in the NCAA Men's Division I National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). In his senior year, Simpson's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the inaugural 2013–14 All-NCHC First Team. [2]

After four seasons within the Oilers organization, Simpson left as a free agent and signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on July 1, 2018. [3] He was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, for the duration of his contract with the Blue Jackets, adding a veteran presence to the blueline.

As a free agent from the Blue Jackets, Simpson opted to remain in the organization despite no NHL contract, agreeing to a one-year AHL extension with the Monsters on October 12, 2020. [4]

Coaching career

Simpson was hired as an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota on August 24, 2023. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2
2009–10 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 58 12 29 41 19 16 0 6 6 6
2010–11 U. of North Dakota WCHA 30 2 8 10 8 — — — — —
2011–12 U. of North Dakota WCHA 42 2 16 18 8 — — — — —
2012–13 U. of North Dakota WCHA 42 5 19 24 12 — — — — —
2013–14 U. of North Dakota NCHC 42 7 16 23 20 — — — — —
2014–15 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 71 3 14 17 14 10 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Bakersfield Condors AHL 57 4 16 20 20 — — — — —
2016–17 Bakersfield Condors AHL 53 3 8 11 26 — — — — —
2016–17 Edmonton Oilers NHL 3 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2017–18 Bakersfield Condors AHL 61 4 14 18 18 — — — — —
2018–19 Cleveland Monsters AHL 75 3 14 17 16 8 1 3 4 4
2019–20 Cleveland Monsters AHL 62 9 14 23 22 — — — — —
2020–21 Cleveland Monsters AHL 23 6 11 17 4 — — — — —
2021–22 Cleveland Monsters AHL 67 6 10 16 18 — — — — —
2022–23 Cleveland Monsters AHL 29 1 1 2 4 — — — — —
NHL totals 3 0 0 0 2 — — — — —

Awards and honours

Award Year
College
All- NCHC First Team 2013–14 [6]

References

  1. ^ "columbus blue jackets prospect Dillon Simpson aims to follow in footsteps of famous father". Edmonton Sun. July 6, 2014. Retrieved July 6, 2014.
  2. ^ "NCHC award winners announced". University of North Dakota. April 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Blue Jackets sign defenseman Dillon Simpson". Columbus Blue Jackets. July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  4. ^ "Monsters sign Scott, Simpson and Thiessen to AHL contracts". Cleveland Monsters. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  5. ^ "Dillon Simpson returns to North Dakota as assistant coach". University of North Dakota Athletics. August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "NCHC First Team selected". National Collegiate Hockey Association. April 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.

External links

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