Wayne Thomas, an Ottawa native and former NHL goaltender, passed away at 77 after a battle with cancer. He played for Montreal, Toronto, and the New York Rangers from 1973 to 1980. Following his playing career, Thomas transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach with several teams including New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and San Jose. He also coached teams in the International Hockey League. Thomas spent nearly two decades in the San Jose Sharks' front office, primarily as assistant general manager and vice president of hockey operations, overseeing their AHL affiliate.
Wayne Thomas, a former NHL goaltender who had a significant career as a coach and executive, passed away at the age of 77 after battling cancer.
Thomas played as a goaltender for notable NHL teams including Montreal, Toronto, and the New York Rangers between 1973 to '80 before transitioning to coaching.
After his playing career, Thomas worked as an assistant coach in the NHL and also coached teams in the International Hockey League, contributing significantly to hockey.
In the San Jose Sharks organization, Thomas held various roles including assistant general manager and vice president of hockey operations for nearly twenty years.
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