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Bob Hoffmeyer – Pro Scout
Entering 27th year as a member of the Devils’ organization, including time spent as an active player…Former defenseman is in his 20th season as professional scout; responsibilities include coordinating schedule of team’s pro scouting department…Based in Grand Blanc, MI; primarily covers the Midwest…Was head coach of Kalamazoo (IHL) during the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons; compiled a 43-46-11 mark with North Stars’ organization…Coached at Saskatoon (WHL) during the 1990-91 season…Served as an associate coach with New Jersey’s top development team in Utica, NY (AHL) during the 1989-90 season…Spent three seasons as an assistant coach with New Jersey, 1986-89…Was a Devils’ advance scout during the 1985-86 season; named to post October 26, 1985…Came out of retirement and appeared in eight regular-season and five playoff games for Maine (AHL) in 1985-86…Also saw action in one game with Albany (AHL) during the 1995-96 season…Pro career spanned 11 seasons, and included time spent the IHL, CHL, and AHL…Played in 198 career NHL games with Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Jersey…Appeared in 95 games for Devils during the 1983-84 and 1984-85 seasons; signed as a free agent summer 1983…Played with Schwenningen in West Germany during the 1980-81 campaign…Chicago’s fifth choice and the 79th overall selection in 1975 NHL Amateur Draft; was also drafted by Minnesota in 1975 WHA Amateur Draft…Born July 27, 1955 in Dodsland, Sask…Bob and his wife, Tina, have three children: son Jared, and daughters Torrie and Alexandra. |
