Dave Farrish

Who is Dave Farrish?

David Allan Farrish is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 430 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques, and Toronto Maple Leafs. While playing in the American Hockey League, Farrish won the Eddie Shore Award as the league's best defenceman during the 1981–82 AHL season.

Farrish has served as head coach for the Moncton Hawks, Salt Lake Golden Eagles, Fort Wayne Komets, Springfield Falcons, Louisiana IceGators and the Pensacola Ice Pilots. On November 30, 2011 Farrish was relieved of his coaching duties from the Anaheim Ducks about an hour after the Ducks snapped a 6 game losing streak, beating the Canadiens 4-1. On March 3, 2012, it was announced that Dave Farrish was appointed an assistant coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.