Bryan Watson (ice hockey)
| Bryan Watson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 14, 1942 Bancroft, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
July 8, 2021 (aged 78) Saint Michaels, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Oakland Seals Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals Cincinnati Stingers | ||
| Coached for | Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Playing career | 1963–1979 | ||
| Coaching career | 1980–1981 | ||
Bryan Joseph Watson (November 14, 1942 – July 8, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Oakland Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, and Washington Capitals from 1963 to 1979, and briefly in the World Hockey Association with the Cincinnati Stingers. He later served as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers during the 1980–81 NHL season.