Dave Creighton
Appearance
Dave Creighton | |||
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Born |
Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada | June 24, 1930||
Died |
August 18, 2017 Wesley Chapel, Florida, US | (aged 87)||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers | ||
Playing career | 1948–1969 |
David Theodore Creighton (June 24, 1930 – August 18, 2017) was a Canadian ice hockey forward.[1] Creighton started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1948. He would also play with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and New York Rangers. He left the NHL after the 1960 season. He played several more seasons in the AHL before retiring after the 1969 season. After this, he coached the Providence Reds from 1969 to 1970. His son Adam also played in the NHL.
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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- 1930 births
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- Baltimore Clippers players
- Boston Bruins players
- Buffalo Bisons (AHL) players
- Canadian ice hockey forwards
- Chicago Blackhawks players
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- New York Rangers players
- Providence Reds coaches
- Providence Reds players
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- Toronto Maple Leafs players
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