General manager of the New York Islanders (1972–1992) President of the Florida Panthers (1993–2001)
Awards
Hockey Hall of Fame (1995)
William Arthur Torrey (June 23, 1934 – May 2, 2018) was a Canadian hockey executive. He served as a general manager in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Oakland Seals, New York Islanders, and Florida Panthers. He developed the Islanders into a dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups.[1] He was often called "The Architect", or "Bow Tie Bill" for the bow tie he wore.
^"Florida Panthers Statement on the passing of William A. Torrey". NHL.com. October 1, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
Cups. He was often called "The Architect", or "Bow Tie Bill" for the bow tie he wore. Torrey was born on June 23, 1934, in Montreal, and raised near...
named Florida Panthers, with former New York Islanders general manager BillTorrey as president and Bobby Clarke as general manager. The team is named for...
Aymer de Valence, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (d. 1324) Len Hutton (b. 1916) BillTorrey (b. 1934) Joss Whedon (b. 1964) More anniversaries: June 22 June 23 June...
from the "old establishment" voted in favor of Finley. General manager BillTorrey left by mid-season due to clashes with Finley. Finley renamed the team...
Potvin, Billy Smith, Bryan Trottier, coach Al Arbour, and general manager BillTorrey—were members of all four Cup-winning teams. Post-dynasty players Pat...
Goaltenders 31 Billy Smith 1 Roland Melanson John Pickett (Chairman/Owner) BillTorrey (President/General Manager) Gerry Ehman (Asst. General Manager/Director...
retired three of their jersey numbers. The number 93 was retired for BillTorrey, who was President of the team from 1993 through 2001, and the number...
Final appearance (1996) 1 conference title and 3 playoff appearances 3 BillTorrey† December 28, 2000 – December 3, 2001 No playoff appearances 4 Chuck...
Islanders picked Bossy with the 15th overall selection. General manager BillTorrey was torn at first between taking Bossy and Dwight Foster. Bossy was known...
Torrey Peters (born July 1981) is an American author. Her debut novel, Detransition, Baby, has received mainstream and critical success. The novel was...
number 93 to honor president and general manager BillTorrey because the team was founded in 1993. Torrey was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder...
educator William Torrey (1798–1891) from Manchester Township, New Jersey BillTorrey (1934–2018), Canadian ice hockey executive This disambiguation page lists...
which the New York Islanders unveiled their name and logo and introduced BillTorrey as their first general manager. Bacharach died of natural causes at his...
Islanders from 1972 to 1986, 1988 to 1994 and for one game in 2007 and BillTorrey, who held the general manager position from 1972 to 1992. The New York...
Multiple 1981 Charles M. Schulz Executive 1982 Emile Francis Multiple 1983 BillTorrey Executive 1984 John Ziegler, Jr. Executive 1984 Art Ross† Executive 1985...
Goaltenders 31 Billy Smith 1 Roland Melanson John Pickett (Chairman/Owner) BillTorrey (President/General Manager) Al Arbour (Head Coach), †10 Lorne Henning...
The Torrey Pines Gliderport (FAA LID: CA84) is a city-owned private-use glider airport located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United...
previous season. Right after BillTorrey drafted Potvin, Montreal Canadiens general manager Sam Pollock approached Torrey, hoping to trade for Potvin....
team and hired BillTorrey as the team's general manager. Shortly after Boe sold his share of the team to John O. Pickett in 1978, Torrey led the Islanders...
Goaltenders 31 Billy Smith 1 Roland Melanson John Pickett (Chairman/Owner) BillTorrey (President/General Manager) Jim Devellano (Asst. General Manager/Director...
judge (d. 2021) 1934 – Keith Sutton, English bishop (d. 2017) 1934 – BillTorrey, Canadian businessman (d. 2018) 1934 – Virbhadra Singh, Indian politician...
Following two additional seasons with St. Louis, he was recruited by GM BillTorrey to take over a young New York Islanders team that had set a then-NHL...
Chico Resch John Pickett (Chairman/Owner) BillTorrey (President/General Manager) Al Arbour (Head Coach), Bill MacMillan (Asst. Coach) Jim Devellano (Chief...
Preceded by BillTorrey Interim general manager of the Florida Panthers 2001–2002 Succeeded by Rick Dudley Preceded by Doug Risebrough General manager...
Archibald Bruce Brown Clara Converse Paul Harris Jordan Nwora Joe Perry BillTorrey Vermont Academy has educated numerous American politicians and military...
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