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Patrick "Patty" Ginnell (March 3, 1937 – November 17, 2003) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and junior league coach.

Pat Ginnell
Born	(1937-03-03)March 3, 1937 Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Died	November 17, 2003(2003-11-17) (aged 66) Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Left
Played for	WHL Edmonton Flyers Vancouver Canucks Seattle Totems Portland Buckaroos Victoria Cougars IHL Troy Bruins Omaha Knights Des Moines Oak Leafs
Playing career	1957–1966

Career

Playing career

Ginnell played a total of ten seasons professionally in the Western Hockey League and International Hockey League. While playing with the Flin Flon Bombers, he led them to a 64-9-2 record and won the 1957 Memorial Cup.[1]

Coaching career

After his playing career ended, he coached for the next twenty years in the Western Hockey League for the Flin Flon Bombers, Victoria Cougars, Lethbridge Broncos, Medicine Hat Tigers and New Westminster Bruins.

In 1974, he left the Flin Flon Bombers for the Victoria Cougars and had a first season record of 16-19-3. After seeing an increase in attendance once the team was winning, Ginnell signed a broadcasting contract and developed a plan to increase season ticket sales.[2] However, his career with the Victoria Cougars came to an end after a brawl between his team and the Saskatoon Blades, although he remained their owner.[3]

He was a scout for the St. Louis Blues after his coaching career came to an end.

Personal life

He died at age 66 after a long battle with cancer.[4] His grandson Riley Ginnell plays with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL.[5] His other grandchildren Brad Ginnell and Derek Ginnell also play hockey.[6][7]

Awards and honours

• WCHL Coach of the Year Award – 1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1974–75
• Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame honoured member[8]

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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