Background
Dudley, Rick was born on January 31, 1949 in Toronto.
professional executive hockey player
Dudley, Rick was born on January 31, 1949 in Toronto.
Left wing Cleveland Barons (AHL), 1970—1971, Cincinnati Swords (AHL), 1971—1972, Buffalo Sabres, 1973—1975, 1978—1981, Cincinnati Stingers (World Hockey Association), 1975—1979, Winnipeg Jets, 1981. Head coach Carolina Thunderbirds, 1981—1986, New Haven Nighthawks, 1988—1989, Flint Spirits, 1986—1988, Buffalo Sabres, 1989—1992, San Diego Gulls, 1992—1993, Phoenix Roadrunners, 1993—1994. Head coach, general manager Detroit Vipers, 1994—1996.
Vice president, general mgr Ottawa Senators, 1996-1999. General manager, vice president Tampa Bay Lightning, 1999—2002. General manager Florida Panthers, Sunrise, 2002—2004, head coach, 2003—2004.
Consultant hockey operations Chicago Blackhawks, 2004—2006, assistant general manager, 2006—2009, Atlanta Thrashers, 2009—2010, general manager, since 2010.
Married Ja-Hee Dudley.