Jim Dobson (ice hockey)
James Herold Dobson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He played in 12 National Hockey League games as a forward with the Minnesota North Stars, Colorado Rockies, and Quebec Nordiques.
Born in Winnipeg, Dobson was drafted 90th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in 1979 after scoring 38 goals for the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League. He returned to junior and fired 66 goals in 1979-80 and was named to the WHL first all-star team before spending his first pro season with the Oklahoma City Stars of the Central Hockey League. Over this time he was recalled for a few games in Minnesota but did not fit into the team's long term plans.
Dobson played a handful of games for the Colorado Rockies in 1981-82 and dressed for one contest with the Quebec Nordiques two years later. His best performance was a 36-goal effort for the Birmingham South Stars of the CHL in 1982-83. Dobson retired in 1986 after playing 29 games for the New Haven Nighthawks of the American Hockey League.
After his playing career, Dobson became coach with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL in 1987-88.
