Bert Gardiner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bert Gardiner |
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| Born | March 25, 1913 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Died | August 28, 2001 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 1934–1944 | ||
Wilbert Homer Gardiner (born March 25, 1913 – died August 28, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams. These teams included the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers.
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Wilbert Gardiner's Hockey Journey
Wilbert Gardiner was a talented ice hockey goalie from Canada. He played in 144 games in the NHL. He was known for his skills in stopping pucks.
Starting His Career
Before joining the NHL, Wilbert played for many different teams. He played for the Philadelphia Arrows and the Crescent-Hamilton A.C. He also played for the Philadelphia Ramblers and the New Haven Eagles. Later, he played for the Washington Lions. These teams helped him get ready for the big leagues.
Playing in the NHL
Wilbert Gardiner joined the National Hockey League in 1934. He played for some of the most famous teams in hockey. He was a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens. He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks. Later, he joined the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers.
A Big Moment: The Stanley Cup Finals
In 1939, Wilbert had a very exciting moment in his career. The 1939 Stanley Cup Finals were happening. The Boston Bruins' main goalie, Dave Kerr, got hurt in the first game. The Bruins needed a new goalie quickly. They called up Wilbert Gardiner from Philadelphia. He stepped in and played in the last six games of the finals. It was a huge chance for him to show his skills on a big stage.
Retiring from Hockey
Wilbert Gardiner stopped playing professional ice hockey in 1944. He had a good career playing for many teams. He passed away on August 28, 2001, in Los Angeles, California.
