Reid Simpson is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on May 21, 1971, in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada. Simpson began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Prince Albert Raiders in 1987. He played for the Raiders for four seasons, during which he established himself as a tough and physical player.
In 1991, Simpson was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Flyers in the 1992-93 season and played in 16 games. However, he spent most of the season with the Hershey Bears, the Flyers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Simpson was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in the summer of 1993. He played for the Blackhawks for four seasons and became known for his physical play and fighting skills. He was a fan favorite in Chicago and was known for his willingness to stand up for his teammates.
In 1997, Simpson was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played for the Lightning for two seasons and was again known for his physical play. He was also a key penalty killer for the Lightning.
Simpson was traded to the Florida Panthers in 1999. He played for the Panthers for two seasons and was again known for his physical play and fighting skills. He was also a key penalty killer for the Panthers.
Simpson signed with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2001. He played for the Coyotes for two seasons and was again known for his physical play and fighting skills. He was also a key penalty killer for the Coyotes.
Simpson's NHL career ended in 2004 when he played his last game for the Montreal Canadiens. He played in a total of 499 NHL games, scoring 31 goals and 38 assists for 69 points. He also accumulated 1,126 penalty minutes.
After his NHL career, Simpson played for several years in Europe, including stints in Germany, Austria, and Italy. He retired from professional hockey in 2010.
Simpson is now involved in coaching and player development. He has worked as an assistant coach for several teams in the WHL and is currently the head coach of the Prince Albert Mintos, a midget AAA team in Saskatchewan. He also runs a hockey school in Prince Albert.
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