- Scott Howson
Scott Howson (born
April 9 ,1960 inToronto ,Ontario ) is a retiredice hockey player. He is currently the general manager of theColumbus Blue Jackets of theNational Hockey League .Playing career
Howson played 2 seasons with the
Kingston Canadians of theOntario Hockey Association , and one more season with the club after they moved to theOntario Hockey League . In that season, Howson amassed 57 goals, and 140 points in 66 games. That was second in team scoring toBernie Nicholls , and sixth in league scoring.
Howson would then go on to play one season (1981–82) with theToledo Goaldiggers of the IHL. He won the Garry F. Longman Memorial Trophy as IHL rookie of the year after scoring 55 goals and 120 points in only 74 games.
Howson then played 146 games over three seasons with the Indianapolis Checkers of theCentral Hockey League . It was after his time with the Checkers that Howson split two seasons between theNew York Islanders , and theirAmerican Hockey League affiliate, theSpringfield Indians . He played 8 games in the 1984–85 season, and another 10 in the 1985–86 season. In the total 18 games, he had 5 goals, 3 assists, and 8 points.Post-Playing career
Howson first became the GM of the
Edmonton Oilers AHL affiliate, theCape Breton Oilers and then theHamilton Bulldogs . WhenGlen Sather left the Edmonton Oilers for theNew York Rangers , and the Oilers hired Kevin Lowe, Lowe immediately promoted Howson to the Oilers where he served as assistant GM to from 2002–2007. OnJune 15 ,2007 , Howson was named general manager of the Blue Jackets.External links
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