Hockey Remembrance Day

November 11, 2009 by Mother Pucker
Filed under: NHL News 

Remembrance DayThis post at exactly the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is to commemorate the hockey players that fell during World War I and World War II. I know this can’t possibly be a concise list as surely there are more than three, but it’s the best that I can dig up. If anyone else has additions, place them in the comments, and I’ll update the post with them.

Now, take a moment of silence and remember the hockey players, and other war heros that provided us with the lifestyle that we live today. Not old enough to remember what went on and what could have been without those Canadian soldiers? Flip to Discover Channel and watch the six part series, Apocalypse World War II. Be proud today, and every day, and give thanks to those who fought before us.

Allan Davison – World War I casualty – Played professionally for Toronto Blueshirts. Stanley Cup winner in 1914. Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Red Garrett – World War II casualty – Played 23 games for the New York Rangers in 1942–43; Dudley “Red” Garrett Memorial Award is awarded annually by AHL to top rookie.

Joe Turner – World War II casualty – Played one game in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings as a goaltender, a 3-3 tie; the now-defunct IHL awarded the Turner Cup in his memory annually to the league champion.

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  1. Tom on Wed, 11th Nov 2009 11:17 am

    2. I blogged about this as well (http://theryancokeexperience.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/2985/)

    There are 368 NHL players that fought in wars. Two died while serving (Garrett and Turner).

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