John McCreedy
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Johnny McCreedy (b. March 23, 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - d. December 7, 1979) was a professional ice hockey player who played 64 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams, in 1942 and 1945. He later went on to pursue a career at INCO and was eventually promoted to vice-Chairman.[1]
[edit] Awards and achievements
- Turnbull Cup MJHL Championship (1937)
- Memorial Cup Championship (1937)
- Allan Cup Championships (1938 & 1940)
- World Championship Gold Medalist (1938)
- Stanley Cup Championships (1942 & 1945)
- Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2004
- “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
[edit] References
- John McCreedy's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- John McCreedy's biography at Legends of Hockey
- John McCreedy’s biography at Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- John McCreedy 's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
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