Stan Marple

Stanislaus Henry Marple is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. Marple played twelve seasons in various British leagues, most notably for the Guildford Flames, for whom he later served as head coach. He is currently the general manager for the University of Alberta's men's hockey team, the Alberta Golden Bears.

Stan Marple
Born (1968-02-29) February 29, 1968
Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Playing career 1986–2007

Clubs
Club Role Years
Abbotsford FlyersPlayer1984-85
Delta FlyersPlayer1985-86
Victoria CougarsPlayer1986–87
Kelowna PackersPlayer1986-87
St. Albert SaintsPlayer1987–89
U. of AlbertaPlayer1989–94
Basingstoke BeaversPlayer/Assistant Coach1994/95
Milton Keynes KingsPlayer/Head Coach1995/96
Swindon IceLordsPlayer/Head Coach1996/97
Guildford FlamesPlayer/Head Coach1997–2005 - British National League
Guildford FlamesHead Coach2005–07 - English Premier League
U. of AlbertaAssistant Coach2007–08
U. of AlbertaAssistant Coach2010–11
U. of AlbertaHead Coach2011–12
U. of AlbertaGeneral Manager2012–present

Note: Marple could not play regularly after 2005 because of the EPL 4 import rule, therefore he could only play when other imports were injured.

Playing career

Marple had his number 3 retired by Guildford. The Flames gained ten titles while Marple was head coach and general manager.

Statistics
    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1986–87Victoria CougarsWHL30007
1987–88St. Albert SaintsAJHL4561521306
1988–89St. Albert SaintsAJHLstatistics unavailable
1989–90U. of AlbertaCIAU33671327
1990–91U. of AlbertaCIAU3434757
1991–92U. of AlbertaCIAU4235874
1993–94U. of AlbertaCIAU2844838
1994–95Basingstoke BeaversBHL23369109
1995–96Milton Keynes KingsBHL10006
1996–97Swindon IceLordsBHL2218920
1997–98Guildford FlamesBNL1624620
1998–99Guildford FlamesBNL30006
1999–00Guildford FlamesBNL920214
2000–01Guildford FlamesBNL40055130
2001–02Guildford FlamesBNL36571210260004
2002–03Guildford FlamesBNL27167104
2003–04Guildford FlamesBNL462911209
2004–05Guildford FlamesBNL1112312
2006–07Guildford FlamesEPL620239

General manager / coaching record and titles

Marple's coaching record at Guildford is as follows: 396 wins, 174 losses, 42 ties and overtime losses. His record during his time as GM is as follows: 213 wins, 55 losses.

Marple's titles for his clubs as head coach & or general manager are as follows:

Club Year Title/Cup
MK Kings (HC & GM)1995–96British Hockey League Div. 1
Swindon Ice Lords (HC & GM)1996–97British Premier League, British Premier League Play-Offs
Guildford Flames (HC & GM)1997–98British National League, British National League Play-Offs, British National League Southern Conference
Guildford Flames (HC & GM)1998–99Benson & Hedges Plate
Guildford Flames (HC & GM)2000–01ntl: Christmas Cup, British National League, British National League Playoffs
Guildford Flames (HC & GM)2003–04British National League Play-Offs
Guildford Flames (HC & GM)2005–06English Premier League
Guildford Flames (HC & GM)2006–07English Premier League Cup (Knockout Competition)
U of A (assistant coach)2007-08Canada West Champions & National Champions
U of A (GM only)2012-13Canada West Champions
U of A (GM only)2013-14Canada West Champions & National Champions
U of A (GM only)2014-15Canada West Champions & National Champions
U of A (GM only)2016-17Canada West Champions
U of A (GM only)2017-18Canada West Champions & National Champions
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