Ted Hampson

Ted George Hampson (born December 11, 1936 in Togo, Saskatchewan) was a National Hockey League centre during the 1960s and 70s and played in the World Hockey Association.

Playing Career
Ted Hampson was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1969 while playing for the Oakland Seals. He retired from the NHL following the 1971–72 season, and went on to play five seasons in the WHA. The WHA would award him the Paul Deneau Trophy (Most Gentlemanly Player) in 1973 as a member of the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Hampson recorded 108 goals, 245 assists, 353 points, and a mere 94 penalty minutes in 676 NHL games. In 305 WHA appearances Hampson tallied 60 goals, 143 assists, 203 points, and 51 penalty minutes.

Post-NHL Career
Hampson was the general manager and player-coach for the Oklahoma City Stars of the Central Hockey League from 1978 to 1981. At age 45, he was one of the oldest men ever to play professional hockey. He was then chief scout of the Colorado Avalanche.

Awards & Achievements

 * SJHL First All-Star Team (1957)
 * SJHL Championship (1957)
 * Memorial Cup Championship (1957)
 * Bill Masterton Trophy Winner (1969)
 * Paul Deneau Trophy Winner (1973)
 * Played in NHL All-Star Game (1969)
 * Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame