Jim Dorey
A rugged defenceman who starred in both the NHL and WHA.
Jim Dorey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played over 650 professional games in the NHL and WHA. He was a defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers in the NHL, and for the New England Whalers, Toronto Toros and Quebec Nordiques in the WHA.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Defenceman
- Team
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- New York Rangers (NHL); New England Whalers
- Toronto Toros
- Quebec Nordiques (WHA)
- Jersey number
- 2
- Known for
- Penalty-killing
- physical play
- leadership
- Major honour
- Two-time Avco World Trophy Champion (WHA)
Lore & Background
Dorey made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs on October 16, 1968, receiving 48 penalty minutes, an NHL single-game record at the time. The New York Rangers acquired him late in the 1971–72 season. He played just one regular season game with the Rangers before a separated shoulder, then returned for game six of the 1972 Stanley Cup Finals. He signed with the WHA's New England Whalers that summer and made the WHA All-Star Second Team. He played on two Avco World Trophy winning teams.
Reader's Guide
Dorey ended his career as an Allstate Insurance agent in his hometown and retired in March 2008. He later opened his own insurance brokerage in Kingston. After retirement he coached the Kingston Canadians of the Ontario Hockey League and was inducted into the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame.
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