| abstract | - Thomas Allan Tuer (born July 17, 1963 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Al was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 9th round (186th overall) of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. Tuer played junior for the Regina Pats from 1981–83. He recorded 486 penalty minutes in the 1981–82 season (Pats record). Al played pro for the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, and Hartford Whalers, as well as 7 clubs in the American and International Hockey League's. During his 10 year pro career he registered 630 GP and 2464 PIM. In the NHL he played in 57 games and scored a goal and an assist and 208 PIM. The year following his retirement, Tuer was hired as head coach and GM of the Moose Jaw Warriors. He stayed with the Warriors from 1993–98 before moving on to scout for the NHL's Central Scouting Service. Since 2001 he has scouted for the Calgary Flames.
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