Al Tuer

Allan Tuer (born July 19, 1963) is a professional scout for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He was a professional ice hockey defenceman who was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 9th round (186th overall) of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.

Al Tuer
Born	(1963-07-19) July 19, 1963 (age 62) North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb)
Position	Defenceman
Shot	Left
Played for	Hartford Whalers Minnesota North Stars Los Angeles Kings
NHL draft	186th overall, 1981 Los Angeles Kings
Playing career	1983–1993

As a player he was known for his rough style of play. He holds the Regina Pats single season record for penalty minutes, and the New Haven Nighthawks all-time penalty minute record.

After retiring he has served as the general manager and head coach of the Moose Jaw Warriors, scout for the NHL Central Scouting Bureau, amateur scout for Calgary Flames, professional scout/director of pro scouting for Florida Panthers, and is currently a professional scout for the New York Rangers.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1980–81	Regina Pats	WHL		31	0	7	7	58		8	0	1	1	37
1980–81	Regina Pat Blues	SJHL		45	6	35	41	215		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	Regina Pats	WHL		63	2	18	20	486		13	0	3	3	117
1982–83	Regina Pats	WHL		71	3	27	30	229		5	0	0	0	37
1983–84	New Haven Nighthawks	AHL		78	0	20	20	195		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	New Haven Nighthawks	AHL		56	0	7	7	241		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		45	0	1	1	150		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	New Haven Nighthawks	AHL		8	1	0	1	53		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Nova Scotia Oilers	AHL		69	1	14	15	273		5	0	1	1	48
1987–88	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		6	1	0	1	29		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Kalamazoo Wings	IHL		68	2	15	17	303		7	0	0	0	34
1988–89	Hartford Whalers	NHL		4	0	0	0	23		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Binghamton Whalers	AHL		43	1	7	8	234		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Hartford Whalers	NHL		2	0	0	0	6		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Binghamton Whalers	AHL		58	3	7	10	176		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	San Diego Gulls	IHL		60	0	5	5	305		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	New Haven Nighthawks	AHL		68	2	10	12	199		4	0	1	1	12
1992–93	Cincinnati Cyclones	IHL		52	1	9	10	248		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Cleveland Lumberjacks	IHL		13	1	4	5	29		2	0	0	0	4
NHL totals				57	1	1	2	208		—	—	—	—	—

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Cheung, Kenneth (16 August 2025). "North Battleford's 'Jeep' George honoured as scouting legacy". battlefordsNOW. Pattison Media. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
• Brown, Angela (14 August 2025). "Two North Battleford scouts join 2025 Wall of Honour". SportsCage.com. Harvard Media. Retrieved 17 August 2025.