Glen Harmon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glen Harmon |
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| Born | January 2, 1921 Holland, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Died | March 9, 2007 (aged 86) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1942–1951 | ||
David Glen Harmon (born January 2, 1921 – died March 9, 2007) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a defenceman, which means he played a defensive role on the ice. Glen Harmon played for the famous Montreal Canadiens team. His career with them lasted from 1942 to 1951. He was born in Holland, Manitoba, and passed away in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Glen Harmon's Hockey Journey
Glen Harmon's professional hockey career began on June 27, 1941. The Montreal Canadiens chose him from another team, the Tulsa Oilers. He would then play for Montreal for the next nine years.
His first season with the Canadiens, in 1941–1942, was spent playing with the Montreal Senior Canadiens. This team was part of the QSHL league. In November 1942, Glen stepped onto the ice for his first NHL game. This was a big step in his career.
Winning the Stanley Cup
Glen Harmon helped the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup twice. The first win was in the 1943-44 season. The second time was in the 1945-46 season. These were major achievements for him and his team.
Later Career and Retirement
After his time with the Canadiens, Harmon played his last four seasons with the Montreal Royals. This team was part of the QHL league. At the end of the 1954–55 season, Glen Harmon officially retired from playing hockey.
Awards and Achievements
Glen Harmon received many awards and honors during his hockey career:
- Turnbull Cup MJHL championship (1941)
- Memorial Cup championship (1941)
- Stanley Cup championships (1944 and 1946)
- Named to the NHL Second All-Star Team (1945 and 1949)
- Played in the NHL All-Star Game (1949 and 1950)
- Honored as a "Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
- Became a member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame (2008)
Career Statistics
Here are Glen Harmon's career statistics from his time playing hockey:
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1938–39 | Brandon Elks | MJHL | 17 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 47 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 38 | ||
| 1938–39 | Brandon Elks | M-Cup | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | ||
| 1939–40 | Brandon Elks | MJHL | 23 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 67 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1940–41 | Winnipeg Rangers | MJHL | 17 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | ||
| 1940–41 | Winnipeg Rangers | M-Cup | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 20 | ||
| 1941–42 | Montreal Sr. Canadiens | QSHL | 39 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 1942–43 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 27 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1942–43 | Montreal Sr. Canadiens | QSHL | 20 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1943–44 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 43 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1944–45 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 42 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1945–46 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 49 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1946–47 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 57 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 53 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1947–48 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 56 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1948–49 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1949–50 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 63 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | ||
| 1950–51 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 57 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1951–52 | Montreal Royals | QMHL | 55 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 1952–53 | Montreal Royals | QMHL | 58 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | ||
| 1953–54 | Montreal Royals | QHL | 65 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1954–55 | Montreal Royals | QHL | 62 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 64 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | ||
| NHL totals | 452 | 50 | 96 | 146 | 334 | 53 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 37 | ||||
| QHL/QMHL/QSHL totals | 299 | 36 | 97 | 133 | 229 | 49 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 20 | ||||
