Glen Sather, the esteemed Hockey Hall of Famer and former standout player under legendary coach Bep Guidolin in the Western Hockey League (WHL), has announced his retirement after an illustrious six-decade career in the National Hockey League (NHL). At 80 years old, Sather concluded his tenure as the senior advisor to the owner and alternate governor of the New York Rangers on June 26, 2024 .([Reuters][1])
A Storied Career in Hockey
Sather’s journey in hockey began as a left wing, where he played for several teams, including the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, and Minnesota North Stars. His professional playing career spanned from 1966 to 1976, totaling 739 regular-season games and 77 playoff appearances .([Wikipedia][2])
Transitioning into coaching, Sather became the player-coach for the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1976. He led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup championships as head coach in the 1980s and added another as general manager in 1990 . His leadership was instrumental in building the Oilers’ dynasty, highlighted by acquiring Wayne Gretzky and drafting key players like Mark Messier and Paul Coffey.([winnipegfreepress.com][3], [NHLPA][4])
Sather’s impact extended beyond the NHL; he played a pivotal role in assembling Canadian national teams for the 1984 Canada Cup, the 1994 Ice Hockey World Championship (gold medal winners), and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey .([Wikipedia][2])
### Legacy and Retirement
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997 in the builder category, Sather is one of only two individuals in hockey history to have won at least four Stanley Cups as both a head coach and a general manager . His retirement marks the end of an era for the Rangers, where he served in various executive roles for over two decades.([NHLPA][4], [Reuters][1])
Reflecting on his career, Sather expressed gratitude for the opportunities to work with both the Rangers and Oilers organizations, emphasizing the privilege of being part of the NHL .([Reuters][1])
As the NHL season progresses, the Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Dallas Stars in a series of upcoming games:
## NHL Schedule
* Dallas Stars @ Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM PDT
* Dallas Stars @ Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
* Edmonton Oilers @ Dallas Stars on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
* Dallas Stars @ Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
* Edmonton Oilers @ Dallas Stars on Monday, Jun 02, 2025 at 05:00 PM PDT
These matchups are pivotal as the Oilers continue their pursuit of excellence in the league.
[1]: https://www.reuters.com/sports/glen-sather-retires-after-24-years-with-rangers-5-cups-with-oilers-2024-06-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Glen Sather retires after 24 years with Rangers, 5 Cups with Oilers”
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Sather?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Glen Sather”
[3]: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2024/06/26/hall-of-famer-glen-sather-retires-after-six-decades-highlighted-by-building-the-oilers-dynasty?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers’ dynasty – Winnipeg Free Press”
[4]: https://nhlpa.com/news/2-41830/hall-of-famer-glen-sather-retires-after-six-decades-highlighted-by-building-the-oilers-dynasty?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers’ dynasty | NHLPA.com”
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