Bill Plager facts for kids
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Bill Plager 1973
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| Born | July 6, 1945 Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | January 3, 2016 (aged 70) Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Minnesota North Stars St. Louis Blues Atlanta Flames |
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| Playing career | 1966–1977 | ||
William "Bill" Plager (born July 6, 1945 – died January 3, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was a strong defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Bill started his NHL career with the Minnesota North Stars in 1967. He also played for the St. Louis Blues and the Atlanta Flames. He played in the NHL until 1976.
Bill's Life Off the Ice
Before joining the NHL, Bill Plager played for the Peterborough Petes in Peterborough, Ontario. That's where he met his wife, Donna Hickey. After he stopped playing hockey professionally, Bill and Donna returned to Peterborough. They had three children: William Jr., Brett, and Dara.
Bill was not the only hockey player in his family! His brothers, Bob Plager and Barclay Plager, were also NHL players. All three brothers even played together for four seasons with the St. Louis Blues.
After retiring from hockey, Bill became a manager at the Quaker Oats plant in Peterborough. He also loved coaching. He was a head coach for the Atom B/C IceKats, which were girls' hockey teams in the Peterborough Girls Hockey Association. Bill passed away on January 3, 2016.
Awards and Achievements
- AHL Second All-Star Team (1975)
