Phil Watson
Joseph Philippe Henri Watson was a professional ice hockey player and coach in the NHL. He was born in Montreal, Quebec.Soon after retiring as a player, Watson became a coach. He was head coach of:
- New York Rovers QSHL 1948–1949
- New York Rovers EHL 1950–1951
- Quebec Citadelles QJHL 1951–1952
- New York Rangers NHL 1955–56 to 1959–60
- Providence Reds AHL 1960–1961
- Boston Bruins NHL 1961-1963
- Buffalo Bisons AHL 1964–1966
- Quebec Aces AHL 1966–1967
- 1940 Stanley Cup Championship
- 1944 Stanley Cup Championship
Legacy
In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, the authors ranked Watson at No. 76 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons.Career statistics