Billy Bell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Billy Bell |
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| Born | June 10, 1891 Lachine, Quebec, Canada |
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| Died | June 3, 1959 (aged 67) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Montreal Wanderers Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators |
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| Playing career | 1914–1924 | ||
William Edward Bell (born June 10, 1891 – died June 3, 1959) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre, which is a forward position in hockey. Billy played for several teams during his career, including the Montreal Wanderers, Montreal Canadiens, and Ottawa Senators. He is best known for winning the Stanley Cup in 1924 with the Montreal Canadiens.
Billy Bell's Hockey Career
Billy Bell started his professional hockey journey in 1914. He played for four seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA). The NHA was one of the first major professional hockey leagues.
Playing in the NHL
After the NHA, Billy moved on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for six seasons in the NHL. During his time in the NHL, he played for three different teams.
His first NHL team was the Montreal Wanderers. He then joined the Montreal Canadiens, one of the most famous hockey teams. Later, he also played for the Ottawa Senators.
Winning the Stanley Cup
The biggest moment in Billy Bell's career came in 1924. That year, he was part of the Montreal Canadiens team that won the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup is the most important trophy in ice hockey. Winning it is a huge achievement for any player.
Billy Bell played a total of 61 games in the NHL. He scored 3 goals and had 1 assist, for a total of 4 points. He also had 7 penalty minutes. His career lasted from 1914 to 1924, showing his dedication to the sport for a decade.
Billy Bell's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
