Ab McDonald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ab McDonald |
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| Born | February 18, 1936 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Died | September 4, 2018 (aged 82) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues Winnipeg Jets |
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| Playing career | 1956–1974 | ||
Alvin Brian McDonald (born February 18, 1936 – died September 4, 2018) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a forward for many teams.
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Ab McDonald's Hockey Journey
Ab McDonald was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He started his professional hockey career with the Montreal Canadiens. This was in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1958 season.
Playing for Top Teams
After playing for Montreal, he joined several other famous teams. These included the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Boston Bruins. He also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues.
Winning the Stanley Cup
Ab McDonald was a very successful player. He won the Stanley Cup four times in a row! He won three Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens. Then, he won another one with the Chicago Black Hawks. This shows how important he was to these winning teams.
Becoming a Captain
He was chosen to be the very first team captain for two different organizations. These were the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Winnipeg Jets. Being a captain means you are a leader for your team.
The World Hockey Association
Ab McDonald also played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). This was another major hockey league at the time. He scored the very first goal for the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA. He played 147 games for the Jets. He retired from hockey after the 1973–74 season.
Ab McDonald passed away at his home in Winnipeg on September 4, 2018. He was 82 years old.
Awards and Special Moments
Ab McDonald received many honors during his hockey career.
- He was named to the MJHL Second All-Star Team in 1953.
- His team won the Turnbull Cup MJHL Championships in 1953 and 1954.
- He was the top scorer in the MJHL in 1954.
- He played in the NHL All-Star Game five times. These were in 1958, 1959, 1961, 1969, and 1970.
- He won the Stanley Cup Championships in 1958, 1959, 1960, and 1961.
- He was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1996.
- He is an "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
