Career
He played 44 National Hockey League games for the Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning. An un-drafted player, Simard turned pro in 1987 by signing with the Flames. He spent four years in the Flames organization before getting a call up to the National Hockey League in 1990-1991 In 32 games played with the Flames over the next two seasons, Simard recorded one goal and five assists.
He played seven more games with the Lightning in 1992-1993 before returning to the minors to finish out his career.
Simard retired following the 1997-1998 season.