| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1933 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | September 22, 2005 (aged 71) |
| Playing career | |
| 1950–1951 | Winnipeg Canadiens |
| 1951–1954 | St. Boniface Canadiens |
| 1954–1955 | Cincinnati Mohawks |
| 1955–1956 | Montreal Royals |
| Position(s) | Left wing |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1958–1959 | North Dakota (assistant) |
| 1959–1964 | North Dakota |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 71–65–8 (.521) |
| Tournaments | 2–0 (1.000) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1963 NCAA National Champion | |
| Awards | |
| 1963 WCHA Coach of the Year | |
Barry Thorndycraft (October 29, 1933 – September 22, 2005) was a Canadian ice hockey player and head coach most well known for his time at North Dakota where he won a National Title in 1963.[1]