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Todd Gill (born November 9, 1965) is a Canadian former professional
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who played in the
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(NHL) between
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and 2003. He played the majority of his career for the
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, and also played for the
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,
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, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes,
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, and
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. Gill was born in
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,
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, but grew up in Cardinal,
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.


Playing career


Junior


Windsor Spitfires (1982–85)

Gill was selected in the second round, 18th overall selection, by the
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of the OHL in the 1982 OHL Priority Selection draft. In his rookie season with the club in the 1982–83 season, Gill scored 12 goals and 36 points in 70 games. In three playoff games, Gill was held off the scoresheet. He returned to the Spitfires for the 1983–84 season, and scored nine goals and 57 points in 68 games to lead all Windsor defensemen. Gill also tallied a team high 184 penalty minutes. In three playoff games, Gill had a goal and two points. After the season, he was drafted by the
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in the second round, 25th overall in the
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. Gill came back to Windsor for the 1984-85 OHL season, and in 53 games with the newly renamed Compuware Spitfires, Gill scored 17 goals and 57 points to lead the defense in scoring, and was fourth in overall team scoring. In four playoff games, Gill earned an assist.


Professional


Toronto Maple Leafs (1984–96)

Gill appeared in 10 games with the
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in the 1984–85 season, scoring a goal and recording 13 penalty minutes. Gill spent most of the 1985–86 season with the Maple Leafs'
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(AHL) affiliate, the St. Catharines Saints, and scored eight goals and 33 points in 58 games. Gill also spent 15 games with the Maple Leafs during the 1985-86 season, scoring a goal and three points. Gill appeared in a playoff game for Toronto, going pointless as the Leafs lost to the
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in the
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final. Gill also played in 10 playoff games in St. Catharines, scoring a goal and seven points. He played in 11 games with the Leafs' newly relocated AHL team, the
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in the 1986-87 season, scoring a goal and nine points. In 61 games with Toronto during the 1986-87 season, he scored four goals and 31 points, which led Maple Leafs defensemen in points. In 13 playoff games, Gill had two goals and four points, as the Leafs lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the Norris Division final. Gill only played two games with the Saints in the
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, earning no points, as he spent the majority of time with the Maple Leafs during the
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. Gill appeared in 65 games with Toronto, scoring eight goals and 25 points, while registering 131 penalty minutes, the second-highest total on the team. In six playoff games, Gill had a goal and four points as the Maple Leafs lost to the Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. Injuries limited Gill to 59 games during the 1988–89 NHL season, however, he scored 11 goals and 25 points, as the Leafs failed to qualify for the playoffs. Gill suffered through another injury-plagued season during the 1989–90 season, as he appeared in only 48 games, scoring a goal and 15 points, his lowest totals since becoming a regular NHL player. Gill had a solid showing in the playoffs, earning three assists in five games, as the Leafs lost to the Blues in the first round. He played in 72 games during the 1990–91 season, scoring two goals and 24 points, as the Leafs failed to qualify for the playoffs. In 1991-92, Gill stayed healthy again, appearing in 74 games, scoring two goals and 17 points, however, the rebuilding Leafs missed the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. Gill had a very solid
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, as he tied his career high with 11 goals and set a career high with 43 points in 69 games to lead the Leafs defense in scoring, and was fourth overall in team scoring, helping the team qualify for the playoffs. In 21 playoff games, Gill had a goal and 11 points, as the Leafs lost to the
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in the
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finals. Gill suffered through a tough 1993–94, as he played in only 45 games, scoring four goals and 28 points. In 18 games in the playoffs, Gill chipped in with a goal and six points, as Toronto made the Western Conference finals, where they lost to the
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. He rebounded during 1994–95, as in the lockout-shortened season, Gill scored seven goals and 32 points in 47 games to lead the Leafs defense and finished fifth in overall team scoring. In seven playoff games, Gill had three assists as Toronto lost to the
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in the first round. Gill saw his offensive numbers struggle during the 1995–96 season, scoring seven goals and 25 points in 74 games, his lowest point total since the 1991–92 season. In six playoff games, Gill was held pointless. On June 14, 1996, the Maple Leafs traded Gill to the
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for Jamie Baker and the Sharks' fifth round draft pick in the
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.


San Jose Sharks (1996–98)

Gill was named as captain of the
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after the team acquired him from the
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. Gill appeared in 79 games with the
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in 1996–97. He recorded 21 assists but no goals, the first season in which he didn't score a goal. The Sharks failed to make the playoffs. He began the 1997–98 season with San Jose and scored eight goals and notched 21 points. With the Sharks needing scoring help for their playoff pursuit, the team traded Gill to the
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for Joe Murphy on March 24, 1998.


St. Louis Blues (1998)

Gill finished the 1997–98 season with St. Louis. In 11 games with the Blues, he had five goals and nine points, which gave him a combined total of 13 goals, a career high, and 30 points, his highest points total since 1994–95. In the playoffs, Gill had two goals and four points in 10 games, but the Blues lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the second round. He started the 1998–99 season in St. Louis, and during 28 games, Gill had two goals and five points. The Blues put Gill on waivers, and on December 30, 1998, he was claimed by the Red Wings.


Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)

Gill finished the 1998–99 season with the Detroit Red Wings, and in 23 games, Gill had two goals and four points. He appeared in two playoff games with the Red Wings, recording one point as Detroit lost to the
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in the second round. Following the season, Gill was granted free agency.


Phoenix Coyotes and return to Detroit

On July 21, 1999, Gill signed with the Phoenix Coyotes. He appeared in 41 games with the Coyotes in the 1999–2000 season, scoring a goal and seven points. His stay with Phoenix was short, as on March 13, 2000, the Coyotes traded Gill back to the Red Wings for
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. Gill finished off the 1999–2000 season with the Detroit Red Wings, scoring two goals in 13 games. In the playoffs, Gill had an assist in nine games as the Wings lost to the Avalanche in the second round. He returned to Detroit for the 2000–01 season, and Gill had three goals and 11 points in 68 games. In the playoffs, Gill had no points in five games, as Detroit lost to the
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in the first round. Gill became a free agent at the conclusion of the season.


Colorado Avalanche (2001–02)

On July 24, 2001, Gill signed with the Avalanche. He appeared in 36 games with Colorado during 2001–02, earning four assists in limited ice time with the team. The Avalanche released him on February 12, 2002.


Chicago Blackhawks (2002–03)

Gill signed with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL for the 2002–03 season, and in 15 games he had a goal and six points. On March 5, 2003, Gill left the Falcons, and signed a contract with the
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. He appeared in five games with the
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in 2002–03, earning an assist. He also appeared in nine games with the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the
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, recording three assists in those games. Gill then appeared in nine playoff games with Norfolk, scoring two goals and seven points. Gill became a free agent after the season. On August 20, 2003, signed a contract with the Florida Panthers, but was cut by the team during the pre-season.


Lausitzer Füchse (2003–04)

A free agent again, he signed with
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of the 2nd Bundesliga in Germany. In 25 games, Gill had six goals and 25 points. Gill had a goal and two points in four playoff games to complete his playing career.


Career statistics


Regular season and playoffs


International


Coaching career


Brockville Braves (2006–11)

Gill coached the
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of the CJHL for five seasons, as the team posted a record of 198-81-22 under Gill. In 2010–11, he guided the Braves to the Eastern Canadian championship, and a berth in the
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.


Kingston Frontenacs (2011–14)

Gill became the head coach of the Kingston Frontenacs of the
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in 2011. In his first season with the club in 2011–12, Gill led the rebuilding club to a 19-41-8 record, earning 46 points, as Kingston failed to qualify for the post-season. The Frontenacs improved to a 27-35-6 record in
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, earning 60 points, and seventh place in the Eastern Conference. In the playoffs, the Frontenacs were swept by the Barrie Colts in the first round. Gill led the Frontenacs to their first winning record under his coaching tenure in 2013–14, as Kingston had a 39-23-3-3 record, earning 84 points, and third place in the Eastern Conference. The Frontenacs faced the
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in the opening round of the playoffs, and took a 3–0 series lead, however, the club then lost their next four games to be knocked out of the post-season. On May 5, 2014, the Frontenacs announced that Gill would not be returning as head coach as his contract was not extended.


Adirondack Flames (2014–15)

Gill joined the Adirondack Flames of the AHL as an assistant coach, working under head coach Ryan Huska, for the 2014–15 season. The Adirondack Flames were the new AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, as Calgary relocated their AHL team, the
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, to Adirondack during the summer of 2014. Adirondack finished the 2014–15 season with a 35-33-6-2 record, earning 78 points and a fourth-place finish in the North Division. The club failed to qualify for the post-season and the club relocated to Stockton, California and became the Stockton Heat following the season.


Stockton Heat (2015–17)

Gill remained with the
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organization and relocated from Adirondack to Stockton for the inaugural season of the Stockton Heat during the 2015–16 season. Gill remained an assistant coach with the club, as did head coach Ryan Huska. During the 2015–16 season, the Heat earned a record of 32-32-2-2, earning 68 points and a sixth-place finish in the Pacific Division, failing the qualify for the post-season. In 2016–17, the Heat improved to a record of 34-25-7-2, earning 77 points and a fourth-place finish in the Pacific Division, earning a berth in the
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. In the post-season, the Heat lost to the first place San Jose Barracuda in five games.


Owen Sound Attack (2017–19)

On July 14, 2017, Gill was announced as the head coach of the
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of the OHL. Gill led the Attack to a strong record of 38-22-3-5 record in 2017–18, earning 84 points and second place in the Midwest Division, and fourth place in the Western Conference. In the post-season, the Attack swept the
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in the first round of the playoffs before the club lost to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in seven games in the conference semi-finals. Gill returned to the Attack for the 2018–19 season. With the team beginning a rebuild midway through the season, the Attack relieved Gill of his duties on January 28, 2019. At the time of the coaching change, Gill led the Attack to a 23-20-2-2 record, earning 50 points in 47 games.


Coaching record


See also

* Captain (ice hockey) *
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