Bill Mahoney (born June 23, 1939) is a former Canadian ice hockey coach. He was head coach of the Minnesota North Stars from 1983 to 1985. Born in Peterborough, Ontario, was a star multi-sport athlete. In addition to playing hockey, Mahoney was also a renowned lacrosse player, a Canadian football quarterback, and a softball pitcher. He was part of the Peterborough Shamrocks bantam "A" team, which won the 1953 provincial championship. In 1956, he became the first local native to play for the Peterborough Petes, and he served as captain of this junior "A" squad during the 1958 season. Mahoney later played university hockey at Carlton University in Ottawa and at McMaster University in Hamilton.