Clare James Drake CM AOE (October 9, 1928 – May 13, 2018) was a Canadian ice hockey coach.

Drake played junior ice hockey in Regina, Saskatchewan and Medicine Hat, Alberta.

[1] In 1953, Drake entered the University of Alberta to earn his teaching credentials and play ice hockey; he graduated in 1954.

[2] After graduating from the University of Alberta, he played one season of professional ice hockey in Düsseldorf, West Germany, then returned to teach physical education at Strathcona High School in Edmonton.

[3] In 1975–76, Drake took a break from the Golden Bears to serve as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers of the WHA.