About Harry Howell (ice hockey)
Henry Vernon Howell (December 28, 1932 – March 9, 2019) was a Canadian professional hockey player who was a defenceman for 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, California Golden Seals, and Los Angeles Kings. He also played three seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the New York Golden Blades / Jersey Knights, San Diego Mariners, and Calgary Cowboys. A defensive stalwart and star for the Rangers for a franchise record 1,160 games, Howell won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for his play in 1967 and was named to the NHL All-Star Game seven times. Nicknamed "Harry the Horse", Howell departed the NHL for the WHA in 1973 and briefly held the record for most games played for his position. He served as player-coach for the New York Golden Blades (who subsequently relocated to Jersey and San Diego) from 1973 to 1975. He played one further season with Calgary before retiring in 1976, having played over 1,500 combined games in hockey. After his playing career, Howell worked as general manager of the Cleveland Barons in the NHL during the 1977–78 season and coached the opening eleven games of the following year with the Minnesota North Stars. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979. He later served as a scout for the North Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Harry was a Westdale Secondary School Alumni. (see Westdale Secondary School). After his playing career Howell briefly worked as a coach in both leagues, as well as the general manager of the Cleveland Barons in the NHL during the 1977–78 season.
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