Canadian ice hockey coach (born 1969)
Ice hockey player
| Jim Hulton |
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| Born |
(1969-01-07) January 7, 1969 (age 55)
Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height |
6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
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| Weight |
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
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| Position |
Left Wing |
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| Shot |
Left |
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| Played for |
York Yeomen |
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| Playing career |
1986–1993 |
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Jim Hulton (born January 7, 1969) is a Canadian
USHL
from 2013 to 2015.
Playing career
Junior hockey
Kitchener Rangers (1986-1988)
Hulton was drafted in the seventh round, 100th overall, by the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League at the 1986 OHL Priority Selection.
Hulton appeared in 50 games with the Rangers during the
1986-87
season, scoring one goal and four points. He appeared in one playoff game, earning no points.
He returned to the Rangers for the
1987-88
, as Hulton played in 65 games, scoring six goals and 12 points. In three post-season games, Hulton earned an assist.
Kingston Raiders (1988-1989)
Hulton joined the
1988-89
season. In 13 games with Kingston, Hulton scored a goal and five points.
College hockey
York Yeomen (1989-1993)
After his junior career, Hulton played for the
OUAA
from 1989 to 1993. In 1992–93, Hulton was named captain of the team.
Coaching career
Kingston Voyageurs (1994-1996)
Hulton began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Kingston Voyageurs of the Metro Junior A Hockey League in the 1994–95 season, as the club finished the season with a 21-24-5, earning 47 points, and finishing in ninth place.
The Voyageurs jumped to the
1995-96 season, in which Hulton remained with the team as an assistant coach. The Voyageurs improved to a 37-10-3 record, earning 77 points and finishing in first place in the Ruddock Division. In the post-season, the Voyageurs were upset by the
Lindsay Muskies in seven games in the second round.
St. Michael's Buzzers (1996-1997)
Hulton joined the
1996-97 season, working under head coach
Michael Futa. The Buzzers finished the season with a 26-22-3 record, earning 55 points, and fourth place in the MacKenzie Division. In the post-season, the Buzzers lost to the
Brampton Capitals in the first round.
Following the season, the Buzzers disbanded.
North Bay Centennials (1997-1998)
Hulton was hired by the
1997-98 season as an assistant coach, working under head coach
Greg Bignell. The Centennials struggled to a 15-45-6 record during the season, earning 36 points, and finishing in last place in the Central Division. The Centennials failed to qualify for the post-season.
Following the season, Hulton was relieved of his duties.
Kingston Voyageurs (1998-1999)
Hulton re-joined the
1998-99
season, as he was hired as the head coach of the club. Previously, Hulton worked with the Voyageurs from 1994 to 1996 as an assistant coach. The Voyageurs got off to a very strong start to the season, going 18-6-1 in their first 25 games under Hulton, good for first place in the East Division.
After the solid start to the season, Hulton resigned from his position in Kingston to take the head coaching job of the Mississauga IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League.
Mississauga IceDogs (1998-2000)
Hulton joined the
1998-99, after the club began the season 1-21-1 under previous head coach
Peter Sturgeon. On November 27, 1998, Hulton coached his first game with Mississauga, as the club earned a 3–3 tie with the
Belleville Bulls. Hulton would not win his first game with Mississauga until January 29, 1999, as the IceDogs defeated the
Peterborough Petes 5–2. Overall, Hulton finished the season with a 3-40-2 record with Mississauga, as the team finished in last place in the league.
Mississauga saw a slight improvement in Hulton's second season with the club, as the team finished the
1999-2000
season with a 9-56-1-2 record, earning 21 points. The club remained in last place in the OHL.
Following the season, the IceDogs and Hulton parted ways.
Belleville Bulls (2000-2003)
Hulton was hired by the
2000-01 season as the head coach of the club. On September 23, 2000, Hulton coached his first game for Belleville, as they lost 3–2 to the
Kingston Frontenacs. Four nights later, Hulton earned his first win with the Bulls, as they defeated his former club, the
Mississauga IceDogs 8–7. The Bulls had a very strong season, as Hulton led them to a 37-23-5-3 record, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Eastern Conference. On March 26, 2001, Hulton coached in his first career OHL post-season game, as Belleville hammered the
Kingston Frontenacs 10–2. The Bulls swept the Frontenacs in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, however, they were upset by the
Ottawa 67's in the conference semi-finals.
The Bulls improved in Hulton's second season with the club, as in
2001-02, Belleville had a record of 39-23-4-2, earning 85 points, winning the East Division for the second consecutive season, and finishing in second place in the Eastern Conference. Belleville easily defeated the
Oshawa Generals in five games in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, however, Belleville lost to the
Barrie Colts in the semi-finals.
Belleville slipped a bit in the
2002-03 season, however, the club finishing with a solid 33-27-6-2 record, earning 74 points, good for third place in the East Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls lost to the
Toronto St. Michael's Majors in seven games in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals.
Following the 2002–03 season, Hulton resigned from his position with the club.
Kingston Frontenacs (2003-2006)
Following his resignation with the
2003-04 season with a 30-28-7-3, earning 70 points, second place in the East Division, and fifth in the Eastern Conference. This marked a 14-point improvement for Kingston over the previous season. In the post-season, the Frontenacs lost to the
Barrie Colts in five games during the Eastern Conference quarter-finals.
The Frontenacs struggled during Hulton's second season with the team in
2004-05
, as Kingston dropped to 28-33-4-3, earning 63 points. Kingston failed to qualify for the post-season, as they finished in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.
Kingston saw significant improvement during the
2005-06, as the Frontenacs finished the year with a 37-24-4-3 record, earning 81 points and finishing in second place in the East Division. Kingston finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and saw an 18-point improvement from the previous season. In the playoffs, the Frontenacs were upset by the
Sudbury Wolves in the Eastern Conference quarter-finals, losing in six games.
Following the 2005–06 season, Hulton was relieved of his duties.
Royal Military College Paladins (2006-2007)
For the 2006–2007 season, Hulton, who interviewed for a few vacant head coaching jobs in the OHL, decided to take the head coaching job at Royal Military College, which is in Kingston, Ontario so he would not have to relocate his family.
The Paladins finished the 2006–07 season with a 7-16-4-1 record, finishing third in the Mid-East Division.
After the season, Hulton resigned from his position.
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (2007-2008)
On May 1, 2007, Hulton was hired by the
Mississauga St. Michael's Majors as assistant coach and assistant general manager, working under
Dave Cameron. The Majors finished 31–32–5, earning 67 points, in his only season with the team, finishing third in the Central Division and fifth in the Eastern Conference. Mississauga was swept by the
Niagara IceDogs in the first round of the playoffs.
Florida Panthers (2008-2011)
Hulton was hired by the
2008–09
, the club finished with a 41–30–11 record, earning 93 points, however, they finished in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, failing to qualify for the post-season.
Florida slumped in Hulton's second season as an assistant in
2009–10
, as they slid to a 32–37–13 record, getting 77 points, and finishing in second last in the Eastern Conference, missing the post-season once again.
In
2010–11, the Panthers finished in last place in the Eastern Conference, posting a record of 30–40–12, earning 72 points. On April 10, 2011, the Panthers fired Hulton when they relieved head coach
Peter DeBoer of his duties.
Tri-City Storm (2013-2015)
Hulton was named head coach and general manager of the
2013-14
season.
In the
2014-15 season, the Storm improved tremendously, earning a record of 37-17-6, getting 80 points and finishing in second place in the Western Conference. In the post-season, the Storm swept the
Omaha Lancers in the first round, however, in the second round, Tri-City was upset by the fourth seeded
Sioux Falls Stampede.
Charlottetown Islanders (2015-present)
On June 29, 2015, Hulton was named the head coach of the
Rimouski Oceanic in six games in the first round, however, they lost to the
Shawinigan Cataractes in six games in the QMJHL quarter-finals. On April 22, 2016, Hulton was also given general manager duties, replacing
Grant Sonier.
Charlottetown saw improvement during the
in five games.
The Islanders slipped to a 37-24-7 record during the
2017-18 season, earning 81 points, finishing third in the Maritimes Division, and ninth in overall standings. In the post-season, the Islanders defeated the
Quebec Remparts in the first round, then upset the heavily favoured
Halifax Mooseheads in the QMJHL quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, the Islanders lost to the top ranked
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in seven games.
Charlottetown had a strong season in
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
in six games.
Coaching record
| Team |
Year |
Regular Season |
Post Season
|
| G |
W |
L |
T |
OTL |
Pts |
Finish |
Result
|
| MIS |
1998–99
|
45 |
3 |
40 |
2 |
- |
8 |
5th in Central |
Missed Playoffs
|
| MIS |
1999–00
|
68 |
9 |
56 |
1 |
2 |
21 |
5th in Central |
Missed Playoffs
|
| BEL |
2000–01
|
68 |
37 |
23 |
5 |
3 |
82 |
1st in East |
Lost in Second Round
|
| BEL |
2001–02
|
68 |
39 |
23 |
4 |
2 |
84 |
1st in East |
Lost in Second Round
|
| BEL |
2002–03
|
68 |
33 |
27 |
6 |
2 |
74 |
3rd in East |
Lost in First Round
|
| KGN |
2003–04
|
68 |
30 |
28 |
7 |
3 |
70 |
2nd in East |
Lost in First Round
|
| KGN |
2004–05
|
68 |
28 |
33 |
4 |
3 |
63 |
4th in East |
Missed Playoffs
|
| KGN |
2005–06
|
68 |
37 |
24 |
- |
7 |
81 |
2nd in East |
Lost in First Round
|
| TRI |
2013–14
|
45 |
17 |
26 |
- |
2 |
36 |
7th in Western |
Missed Playoffs
|
| TRI |
2014–15
|
60 |
37 |
17 |
- |
6 |
80 |
2nd in Western |
Lost in Second Round
|
| CHA |
2015-16
|
68 |
35 |
26 |
- |
7 |
77 |
4th in Maritimes |
Lost in Second Round
|
| OHL totals |
1998–2006 |
521 |
216 |
254 |
29 |
22 |
483
|
| USHL totals |
2013–2015 |
105 |
54 |
43 |
- |
8 |
116
|
| QMJHL totals |
2015-2016 |
68 |
35 |
26 |
- |
7 |
77
|
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