Paul Boutilier

Paul Boutilier
Born	(1963-05-03) May 3, 1963 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Winnipeg Jets New York Rangers Boston Bruins Minnesota North Stars New York Islanders
National team	Canada
NHL draft	21st overall, 1981 New York Islanders
Playing career	1982–1989

Paul André Boutilier (born May 3, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played with several National Hockey League teams in the 1980s. He was a member of the 1983 Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders.

Playing career

Boutilier was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He starred in the QMJHL with the Sherbrooke Castors in the early 1980s. In 1982, he helped the team reach the Memorial Cup finals, however, his team lost to the Kitchener Rangers. He was named to the tournament all-star team, and was voted a first-team all-star by the QMJHL. Chosen 21st overall by the New York Islanders in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft (ahead of such future NHL stars as Chris Chelios and John Vanbiesbrouck), Boutilier split his first full pro season between the Islanders and the CHL's Indianapolis Checkers. He did, however, have his name inscribed on the Stanley Cup in 1983 after appearing in two playoff games for the champion Isles. He also attended McGill University during the offseasons.

Boutilier became a regular on the Islanders' blueline in 1984–85 and recorded a career-best 35 points. He scored 34 points the next year and showed a willingness to play rough in his own zone. Over the next four years his play was less consistent. He moved around the league with the Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, and three different minor pro clubs. He retired in 1990 after spending most of the year in Switzerland with SC Bern.

Coaching

Boutilier was named St. Mary's (AUAA) assistant coach prior to the 1991–92 season and remained in that position through 1992–93. He was promoted to head coach prior to 1993–94 season and remained in that position through 1996–97.

Post-hockey

After retiring from hockey, Boutilier became a regular on the Canadian curling circuit, serving as head of the World Curling Tour and World Curling Players' Association.

He currently teaches International Marketing at the University of Prince Edward Island and is the Director of Defence Development & Analytics for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL. In 2015, he was named assistant coach of the Sea Dogs.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1979–80	Cape Breton Miners	NSAHA		56	30	43	73			—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Sherbrooke Castors	QMJHL		72	10	29	39	93		14	3	7	10	10
1981–82	Sherbrooke Castors	QMJHL		57	20	60	80	62		21	7	31	38	12
1981–82	New York Islanders	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Saint-Jean Castors	QMJHL		22	5	14	19	30		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	New York Islanders	NHL		29	4	5	9	24		2	0	0	0	2
1983–84	New York Islanders	NHL		28	0	11	11	36		21	1	7	8	10
1983–84	Indianapolis Checkers	CHL		50	6	17	23	56		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	New York Islanders	NHL		78	12	23	35	90		10	0	2	2	16
1985–86	New York Islanders	NHL		77	4	30	34	100		3	0	0	0	2
1986–87	Boston Bruins	NHL		52	5	9	14	84		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		10	2	4	6	8		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	New York Rangers	NHL		4	0	1	1	6		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	New Haven Nighthawks	AHL		9	0	3	3	10		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Colorado Rangers	IHL		9	2	6	8	4		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		6	0	0	0	6		5	0	0	0	15
1987–88	Moncton Hawks	AHL		41	9	29	38	40		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		3	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Moncton Hawks	AHL		77	6	54	60	101		10	2	7	9	4
1989–90	SC Bern	NDA		35	13	28	41	36		4	0	1	1	4
1989–90	Canada	Intl		4	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Maine Mariners	AHL		12	0	4	4	21		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Zürcher SC	NDA		22	4	8	12	28		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				288	27	83	110	358		41	1	9	10	45
AHL totals				139	15	90	105	172		10	2	7	9	4

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1982	Canada	WJC		7	2	4	6	4
1983	Canada	WJC		7	2	3	5	2
Junior totals				14	4	7	11	6

Awards & honors

• QMJHL First All-Star Team (1982)
• QMJHL Emile Bouchard Trophy (Defenseman of Year) 1981-82
• Memorial Cup Tournament All-Star Team (1982)
• 1983 Stanley Cup- New York Islanders
• AHL First All-Star Team (1989)
• Inducted to Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame, 1994

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Hockey Draft Central