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. David Creighton played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the American Hockey League (AHL).
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David Creighton: A Hockey Journey
Early Life and Career Start
David Creighton was born on June 24, 1930, in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. He began his professional ice hockey career in 1948. This marked the start of a long and successful journey in the sport.
Playing in the NHL
Creighton joined the Boston Bruins in the 1948-49 NHL season. He played as a forward, scoring goals and helping his team. Over his career, he played for several well-known NHL teams.
He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Later, he joined the Chicago Black Hawks. His final NHL team was the New York Rangers. Creighton left the NHL after the 1959-60 season.
Beyond the NHL: AHL and Coaching
After his time in the NHL, Creighton continued to play hockey. He spent several more seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL). He retired from playing after the 1968-69 season.
After retiring as a player, Creighton became a coach. He coached the Providence Reds from 1969 to 1970. This showed his continued dedication to the sport.
Later Life
David Creighton passed away on August 18, 2017. He died at his home in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He was 87 years old.
