Tim Ecclestone

Timothy James Ecclestone (September 24, 1947 – March 2, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and coach who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League. Born in Toronto, he was the son of a dry cleaning business manager; his uncle Cam was a celebrated softball pitcher. Ecclestone began his junior career with the Etobicoke Indians of the Metro Junior B Hockey League during the 1964–65 season. He was selected in the second round, ninth overall, by the New York Rangers in the 1964 NHL Amateur Draft, and was also awarded a full hockey scholarship from the University of Denver.

Opting to pursue professional hockey with the Rangers, Ecclestone played for the franchise's Kitchener Rangers affiliate in 1966–67. Over an NHL career running from 1967 to 1978, he played for the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Atlanta Flames. He appeared in 692 career NHL games, scoring 126 goals and 233 assists for 359 points, and twice recorded 50 points or more in a season. After retiring as a player, he served as assistant coach of the Flames for three seasons.