Dave Farrish | |||
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Born |
Wingham, Ontario, Canada |
August 1, 1956 ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
New York Rangers Quebec Nordiques Toronto Maple Leafs |
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NHL Draft | 24th overall, 1976 New York Rangers |
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WHA Draft | 5th overall, 1976 San Diego Mariners |
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Playing career | 1976–1990 |
David Allan Farrish (born August 1, 1956 in Wingham, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 430 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques, and Toronto Maple Leafs. While playing in the American Hockey League, Farrish won the Eddie Shore Award as the league's best defenceman during the 1981–82 AHL season.
Farrish has served as head coach for the Moncton Hawks, Salt Lake Golden Eagles, Fort Wayne Komets, Springfield Falcons, Louisiana IceGators and the Pensacola Ice Pilots. On November 30, 2011 Farrish was relieved of his coaching duties from the Anaheim Ducks about an hour after the Ducks snapped a 6-game losing streak, beating the Canadiens 4-1. On March 3, 2012, it was announced that Dave Farrish was appointed an assistant coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Farrish was named as an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche on July 7, 2015.