Bill Purcell (ice hockey)


Bill Purcell was the York University hockey coach from 1965–1972, and the OIAA 1969-70 Coach of the Year.
He is credited with establishing York University's Yeomen hockey program in 1961 and bringing it national acclaim and notoriety. He also championed the teams relocation from outdoor play at Glendon to the New York Arena, locally known as the Ice Palace.

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Purcell is a former semi-professional hockey player himself, playing for the Toronto All Stars 1966–1967.
He was a professional fire fighter for the city of Toronto in the 1950s and 1960s.