Charlie Simmer
Born: - March 20, 1954 - Terrace Bay, Ontario

• Two-time National Hockey League first team all-star
• Bill Masteron Memorial trophy recipient (1986)
• Participated in three NHL all-star games
• Charlie Simmer's career statistics courtesy of Hockey Database

Bio--The Terrace Bay native had an illustrious playing career, toiling 14 years in the National Hockey League with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins.

Prior to joining the NHL Simmer tallied 99 points in 70 games for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the then Ontario Hockey Association.

His offensive production caused Simmer to be drafted by two leagues. He was the Seals third round pick, 39th overall, in the 1974 NHL amateur draft. The same year he was also selected by the Cleveland Crusaders in the second round, 26th overall, in the World Hockey Association draft.

Among Simmer's accomplishments were a pair of 56-goal seasons and registered 711 points during his 712-game NHL career including 342 goals and 369 points.

Much of Simmer's on-ice success came during his days in L.A. where he teamed up with Marcel Dionne and Dave Taylor on the Kings famed "Triple Crown Line."

He also participated in three NHL All-Star Games and the left winger still ranks eighth on the Kings’ all-time leading scorers list with 222 goals, 244 assists & 466 totals in 384 games.

It was also with the Kings that Simmer was twice named a NHL First Team All-Star.

Moving on to the Boston Bruins Simmer racked up another 192 points. In 1986, Simmer won the prestigious Bill Masterton Trophy, given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

He played one season in Europe before retiring in 1989.

Simmer is still heavily involved in the game serving for over 10 years as a radio-television colour commentator and analyst with the Phoenix Coyotes and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim prior to that.

Simmer’s commitment to the community is also evident throughout his career having been involved with many charities.

They include the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Special Olympics, March of Dimes, Genesis Fund for Children and American Cancer Society. He also participates as well by playing in numerous celebrity charity games.