Dillon Simpson

Dillon Simpson (born February 10, 1993) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (92nd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former NHL forward Craig Simpson.^[1]

Dillon Simpson
Simpson with the Edmonton Oilers in 2014
Born	(1993-02-10) February 10, 1993 (age 32) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Edmonton Oilers
NHL draft	92nd overall, 2011 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	2014–2023 Coaching career
Current position
Title	Assistant coach
Team	North Dakota
Conference	NCHC
Biographical details
Alma mater	University of North Dakota
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2023–Present	North Dakota (assistant)

Playing career

Simpson played collegiate hockey for the University of North Dakota in the NCAA Men's Division I National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). In his senior year, Simpson's outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the inaugural 2013–14 All-NCHC First Team.^[2]

After four seasons within the Oilers organization, Simpson left as a free agent and signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on July 1, 2018.^[3] He was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, for the duration of his contract with the Blue Jackets, adding a veteran presence to the blueline.

As a free agent from the Blue Jackets, Simpson opted to remain in the organization despite no NHL contract, agreeing to a one-year AHL extension with the Monsters on October 12, 2020.^[4]

Coaching career

Simpson was hired as an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota on August 24, 2023.^[5]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008–09	Spruce Grove Saints	AJHL		1	0	0	0	0		1	0	0	0	2
2009–10	Spruce Grove Saints	AJHL		58	12	29	41	19		16	0	6	6	6
2010–11	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		30	2	8	10	8		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		42	2	16	18	8		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	U. of North Dakota	WCHA		42	5	19	24	12		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	U. of North Dakota	NCHC		42	7	16	23	20		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Oklahoma City Barons	AHL		71	3	14	17	14		10	0	0	0	0
2015–16	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		57	4	16	20	20		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		53	3	8	11	26		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		3	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		61	4	14	18	18		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		75	3	14	17	16		8	1	3	4	4
2019–20	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		62	9	14	23	22		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		23	6	11	17	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		67	6	10	16	18		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Cleveland Monsters	AHL		29	1	1	2	4		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				3	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-NCHC First Team	2013–14	[6]