Punch Imlach
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Punch Imlach was a legendary hockey coach and general manager who had a long and successful career in the National Hockey League. He was known for his innovative strategies and his ability to build championship teams. Imlach began his career in 1959 as the coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He quickly turned the team around and led them to four

Punch Imlach was a legendary hockey coach and general manager who had a long and successful career in the National Hockey League. He was known for his innovative strategies and his ability to build championship teams. Imlach began his career in 1959 as the coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He quickly turned the team around and led them to four

Career Coaching Record

NHL 1959-1980

Win-Loss

402–337

Win %

.544

Post Season

44–48

Championships

4

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Career Timeline

1959-1980

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Head Coach

1959-1982

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

General Manager

1971-1972

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

Head Coach

1971-1977

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

General Manager

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