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Glen Sather

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Glen Cameron Sather[1]
Birth date September 2, 1943[1]
Birth place High River, Alberta, Canada[1]
Player position Left wing[3]
NHL games played 658[2]
Hockey Hall of Fame Inducted in 1997 as a builder[2]

Glen Sather is a Canadian former ice hockey player, coach, and executive, born on September 2, 1943, in High River, Alberta, Canada [1]. He is best known for his NHL career and his roles with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers [1].

Context

Glen Sather's career spanned over six decades in the NHL, beginning as a player and transitioning into coaching and executive roles [4]. He is most recognized for leading the Edmonton Oilers to five Stanley Cup victories as general manager during the 1980s [2]. Sather was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997 as a builder [2]. He later served as general manager of the New York Rangers until July 1, 2015, after which he remained with the organization as a senior advisor and alternate governor [1].

Documented claims

  • Sather served as coach and general manager of the Edmonton Oilers during the 1980s dynasty era [4].
  • He won five Stanley Cups with the Oilers as general manager [2].
  • Sather held the role of senior advisor and alternate governor with the New York Rangers [1].

Questions and answers

How many Stanley Cups did Glen Sather win?

Sather won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers as general manager [2].

What happened to Glen Sather?

Sather retired after six decades in the NHL, having served in various roles including player, coach, and executive [4]. He ended his tenure as Rangers general manager on July 1, 2015, and continued as a senior advisor [1].

Where does Glen Sather live now?

The sources do not specify his current residence.

Sources

  1. Glen Sather Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Title | Hockey-Reference.com — hockey-reference.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Architect: Honouring Glen Sather, the great one behind the Great One — theglobeandmail.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Glen Sather - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. HOFer Sather retires after six decades in NHL — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports