Jim Playfair
| James Playfair | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Playfair with the Phoenix Coyotes during the 2013–14 season. | |||
| Born |
May 22, 1964 Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Edmonton Oilers Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Coached for | Calgary Flames | ||
| NHL draft |
20th overall, 1982 Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Playing career | 1983–1992 | ||
| Coaching career | 1993–2022 | ||
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James Playfair (born May 22, 1964) is a Canadian former ice hockey coach and defenceman. He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1982 NHL entry draft. Following his retirement due to an injury, Playfair coached the Calgary Flames, Arizona Coyotes, and Oilers.