Gord Strate
| Gord Strate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
May 28, 1935 Edmonton, AB, CAN | ||
| Died |
September 5, 2012 (aged 77) Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings | ||
| Playing career | 1953–1962 | ||
Gordon Lynn Strate (May 28, 1935 – September 5, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 61 games in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings as a defenceman. He holds the record as the player to have played the most NHL games without recording a point.[1] After retiring from hockey, he owned a tire shop[2] in Fort St. John, British Columbia and eventually returned to Sherwood Park, Alberta, just outside his home town to retire. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,[3] and died in Sherwood Park, Alberta at the age of 77.[4]
References
- ^ Kreiser, John. "A look at some off-the-beaten-track NHL marks". nhl.com. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "Leachs Tire". Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Edmonton Alberta Temple". Church News. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Gordon Strate Obituary". Retrieved 23 November 2012.
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