November 16, 1998
TORONTO -- Bert Templeton, head coach and general manager of the Sudbury Wolves recorded the 800th win
in his illustrious career as the Wolves defeated the Oshawa Generals by a score of 4-2 tonight in Ontario Hockey
League play.
Templeton, 59, became just the second coach in the history of the Canadian Hockey League to record 800 wins,
following Ottawa 67's coach and general manager Brian Kilrea who recorded his 800th win in September, 1998.
"This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication that Bert has made to the Ontario Hockey League
and the many players who have played for him during the past 23 seasons," stated OHL Commissioner David Branch
following the game. "His success speaks volumes about the type of character that Bert has brought to the arena each
and every day of his distinguished career."
Templeton, whose OHL coaching career began with the Hamilton Fincups in 1974, also coached the Niagara Falls
Flyers, North Bay Centennials and Barrie Colts. He joined the Wolves organization this past summer after four
seasons with the Colts.
TempletonŐs career has been highlighted with a Memorial Cup and OHL championship with Hamilton in 1976 and an
OHL Championship with North Bay in 1994. The Irvine, Scotland native has been honoured as the OHL Coach of the
Year in 1974-75 and 1993-94 and the OHL Executive of the Year in 1991-92 and 1995-96. He was named Canadian
Hockey League Coach of the Year in 1993-94 and CHL Executive of the Year in 1991-92.
OHL Coaching Profile
Bert Templeton
Year Club GP W L T PTS Finish
1974-75 Hamilton Fincups 70 37 24 9 83 3rd (Emms)
1975-76 St. Catharines Fincups 66 43 15 8 94 1st (Emms)
1976-77 Hamilton Fincups 66 50 11 5 105 1st (Emms)
1977-78 Hamilton Fincups 59 27 19 13 57 -
1978-79 Niagara Falls Flyers 68 43 21 4 90 1st (Emms)
1981-82 Niagara Falls Flyers 68 31 34 3 65 4th (Emms)
1982-83 North Bay Centennials 70 44 23 3 91 3rd (Emms)
1983-84 North Bay Centennials 70 22 43 5 49 5th (Emms)
1984-85 North Bay Centennials 66 34 28 4 72 3rd (Emms)
1985-86 North Bay Centennials 66 41 21 4 86 1st (Emms)
1986-87 North Bay Centennials 66 46 18 2 94 1st (Emms)
1987-88 North Bay Centennials 66 31 30 5 67 4th (Emms)
1988-89 North Bay Centennials 66 24 36 6 54 6th (Emms)
1989-90 North Bay Centennials 66 23 35 8 54 5th (Emms)
1990-91 North Bay Centennials 66 40 23 3 83 2nd (Leyden)
1991-92 North Bay Centennials 66 40 21 5 85 2nd (Leyden)
1992-93 North Bay Centennials 66 22 38 6 50 7th (Leyden)
1993-94 North Bay Centennials 66 46 15 5 97 1st (Leyden)
1995-96 Barrie Colts 66 28 31 7 63 5th (Central)
1996-97 Barrie Colts 66 33 23 10 76 3rd (Central)
1997-98 Barrie Colts 66 38 23 5 81 2nd (Central)
1998-99 Barrie Colts 68 49 13 6 104 1st (Central)
1999-00 Sudbury Wolves 21 8 11 2 18 -
Totals 1,484 800 556 128 1,728 Pct. .582
