Background
Rutherford, Jim was born on February 17, 1949 in Beeton, Ontario, Canada.
professional sports team executive
Rutherford, Jim was born on February 17, 1949 in Beeton, Ontario, Canada.
Goalie Detroit Red Wings, 1970—1971, 1973—1980, 1982—1983, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1971—1973, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1980—1981, Los Angeles Kings, 1981—1982. Director hockey ops Compuware Sports Corporation, 1982-1994. General manager Windsor Spitfires, 1984-1988, head coach, 1986-1987.
Director hockey operations Detroit Ambassadors, 1989-1991, coach, director hockey operations, 1991-1992, Detroit Junior Red Wings (formerly Ambassadors), 1992-1994. Chief operating officer KTR Hockey Ltd. Partnership, Hartford, Connecticut, since 1984.
President, general manager, chief operating officer Carolina Hurricanes (formerly Hartford Whalers), since 1994. Member Team Canada hockey world championships, Vienna, 1977, Moscow, 79. Player representative 5 seasons Red Wings.
1 child Andrea.