Ted Irvine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 
Irvine in 1970
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| Born | December 8, 1944 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings St. Louis Blues |
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| Playing career | 1963–1977 | ||
Edward Amos Irvine (born December 8, 1944) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He was a left winger, which means he played on the left side of the ice. Ted Irvine played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1964 to 1977. He was known for his strong play and dedication on the ice.
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Ted Irvine's Hockey Career
Ted Irvine played hockey for 15 years as a professional. He scored a total of 331 points in 774 games. In the NHL, he played for several teams. These teams included the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and St. Louis Blues. His jersey number was 27.
After his hockey career, Ted Irvine made a special appearance on a TV show. On November 27, 2019, he was a surprise guest on the professional wrestling show AEW Dynamite. He appeared to celebrate Thanksgiving with his son, Chris Jericho, who is a famous professional wrestler. During the show, Ted Irvine joked with the crowd. He mentioned how many times the New York Rangers had beaten the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ted Irvine's Family Life
Ted Irvine has a background from Scotland. He is married to Bonnie Davis. They have two children. Their son is Chris Irvine, who is famous as the professional wrestler and musician Chris Jericho. They also have a daughter named Vanessa.
Awards and Achievements
Ted Irvine achieved several honors during his hockey career:
- In 1963, he was a co-leader in goal scoring in the MJHL.
- He was named to the MJHL First All-Star Team in 1964.
- His teams won the CPHL Championships in 1966 and 1967.
- He is an Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
- In a 2009 book called 100 Ranger Greats, Ted Irvine was ranked as the 74th best player. This ranking was for the 901 New York Rangers players who had played for the team during its first 82 seasons.
Images for kids
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Irvine playing for the New York Rangers in 1970
External Links
- Ted Irvine's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
