Reg Abbott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reg Abbott |
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| Born | February 4, 1930 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| Playing career | 1950–1965 | ||
Reginald Stewart Abbott (born February 4, 1930) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was a talented athlete who played hockey for many years. Reg Abbott played a few games in the top league, the National Hockey League (NHL), with the Montreal Canadiens. This was during the 1952–53 season. Most of his career, from 1950 to 1965, was spent playing in the senior leagues in Ontario. He also played for the Canadian national team in the 1965 World Championships.
About Reg Abbott's Life
When Reg Abbott was young, growing up in Winnipeg, he was an amazing all-around athlete. He wasn't just good at hockey! He played baseball as a second baseman for the Rosedales team, which won the championship in Manitoba. He was also a very good golfer and a skilled lacrosse player. But as he got older, he decided to focus his talents on ice hockey.
Reg Abbott's Hockey Journey
Reg Abbott started his professional hockey career with the Victoria Cougars. He played there for four seasons. During this time, he got the chance to play three games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the famous Montreal Canadiens in the 1952–53 season. In those three NHL games, he didn't score any points.
After his time with the Cougars, Abbott played for the Windsor Bulldogs for five seasons. He also played a few games for the Pittsburgh Hornets in the American Hockey League. Later in his career, he played briefly with the Winnipeg Maroons and the Clinton Comets before he stopped playing professionally. In 1965, he proudly represented the Canadian National Team at the World Championships, where they finished in fourth place.
Awards and Achievements
Reg Abbott earned several important awards and achievements during his hockey career:
- 1949: He won the Turnbull Cup Championship in the MJHL.
- 1949: He also won the Abbott Cup Championship.
- 1950: He was the top scorer in the MJHL.
- 1950: He scored the most goals in the MJHL.
- 1950: He was named to the MJHL First All-Star Team.
- 1951: He won the President's Cup in the PCHL.
- 1964: He won the Allan Cup Championship.
- He is an Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
