Dave Creighton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dave Creighton |
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| Born | June 24, 1930 Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | August 18, 2017 (aged 87) Wesley Chapel, Florida, US |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 1948–1969 | ||
David Theodore Creighton (June 24, 1930 – August 18, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He was born in Port Arthur, Ontario.
Creighton started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1948. He would also play with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and New York Rangers. He left the NHL after the 1960 season. He played several more seasons in the AHL before retiring after the 1969 season. After this, he coached the Providence Reds from 1969 to 1970.
Creighton died at his home in Wesley Chapel, Florida on August 18, 2017 at the age of 87.
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