Floyd Curry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Floyd Curry |
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| Born | August 11, 1925 Chapleau, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | September 16, 2006 (aged 81) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1945–1959 | ||
Floyd James "Busher" Curry (born August 11, 1925 – died September 16, 2006) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a talented right winger who played for the Montreal Canadiens. Curry was known for his strong play and being a part of many winning teams.
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Early Life and Hockey Start
Floyd Curry was born in 1925 in Chapleau, Ontario. He grew up in Kirkland Lake with his parents, Dalton and Mable Curry. Floyd started playing junior hockey with the Oshawa Generals. He quickly became a star player for the team.
In 1944, Curry helped the Generals win the important Memorial Cup. This is a championship for junior hockey teams in Canada. The Montreal Canadiens noticed his great skills. They signed him to play for their organization. Before joining the Canadiens, he played for the Montreal Royals.
Playing for the Montreal Canadiens
Floyd Curry played his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career with one team. He was a loyal player for the Montreal Canadiens. His time in the NHL started in 1947 and ended in 1958.
During his years with Montreal, Curry helped his team win four Stanley Cups. These are the biggest championship trophies in ice hockey. He won them in 1953, 1956, 1957, and 1958.
Curry scored his only career hat trick on October 29, 1951. A hat trick means scoring three goals in one game. This special night happened when Princess Elizabeth was watching the game. She later became Queen Elizabeth II.
After His Playing Career
After he stopped playing hockey, Floyd Curry became a coach. He coached the Montreal Royals for a time. Then, he started working for the Canadiens' main office. He worked there for over forty years!
He began as the director of sales and travel secretary. In 1968, he became the assistant general manager. Later, in 1970, Curry became the manager-coach of the Montreal Voyageurs. This was another hockey team connected to the Canadiens.
Curry returned to the Canadiens as assistant general manager in 1971. He stayed in that role until 1978. After that, he worked as the director of scouting for a few more years. During his time in management and scouting, Curry received more Stanley Cup rings. He earned rings in 1969, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979. His name was even added to the Stanley Cup itself in 1977 and 1978.
Floyd Curry passed away in a Montreal hospital on September 16, 2006. He was 81 years old. He was survived by his wife, June, and his two daughters.
See also
- list of NHL players who spent their entire career with one franchise
