Jim Schoenfeld is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He most recently was the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), as well as an interim assistant coach. He was previously a player and a head coach in the NHL for several teams.
After a junior career with the London Knights, Hamilton Red Wings, and Niagara Falls Flyers, he was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres and would play eleven seasons with that team, including spending time as the team's captain. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins. He retired as an NHL player in 1985.
Coaching record:
| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | T | Pts | Division rank | Result | ||
| BUF | 1985–86 | 43 | 19 | 19 | 5 | (43) | (fired) | — |
| NJD | 1987–88 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 1 | (35) | 4th in Patrick | Lost in Conference Finals (BOS) |
| NJD | 1988–89 | 80 | 27 | 41 | 12 | 66 | 5th in Patrick | Missed playoffs |
| NJD | 1989–90 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | (14) | (fired) | — |
| WSH | 1993–94 | 37 | 19 | 12 | 6 | (44) | 3rd in Atlantic | Lost in Conference Semifinals (PIT) |
| WSH | 1994–95 | 48 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 52 | 3rd in Atlantic | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals (PIT) |
| WSH | 1995–96 | 82 | 39 | 32 | 11 | 89 | 4th in Atlantic | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals (PIT) |
| WSH | 1996–97 | 82 | 33 | 40 | 9 | 75 | 5th in Atlantic | Missed playoffs |
| PHX | 1997–98 | 82 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | 4th in Central | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals (DET) |
| PHX | 1998–99 | 82 | 39 | 31 | 12 | 90 | 2nd in Pacific | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals (STL) |
| Total | 580 | 256 | 246 | 78 | 6 playoff appearances | |||