| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rome, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1978 (age 44) |
| Alma mater | St. Lawrence University |
| Playing career | |
| 1957–1960 | St. Lawrence |
| Position(s) | Left Wing |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1960–1961 | Canton Central HS |
| 1961–1965 | Madrid–Waddington CS |
| 1965–1978 | Merrimack |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 218-138-10 (.609) |
| Tournaments | 2–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1967 ECAC 2 Tournament Champion 1968 ECAC 2 Champion 1968 ECAC 2 Tournament Champion 1969 ECAC 2 Champion 1975 ECAC 2 Champion 1976 ECAC 2 Champion 1977 ECAC 2 Champion 1977 ECAC 2 Tournament Champion 1978 NCAA National Championship | |
J. Thom Lawler was an American ice hockey player and coach who won the inaugural NCAA Division II national championship in 1978 with Merrimack.