Jack Gelineau

John Edward "Jack" Gelineau (November 11, 1924 – November 12, 1998) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Gelineau played 147 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played with the Boston Bruins and Chicago Black Hawks.

Jack Gelineau
Born (1924-11-11)November 11, 1924
Toronto, Ontario
Died November 12, 1998(1998-11-12) (aged 74)
Montreal, Quebec
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Goaltender
Played for Boston Bruins
Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career 1949–1954

Before he played in the NHL, Gelineau played college hockey for 4 years at McGill University. He has also played for the Quebec Aces of the QSHL and QHL. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1950.[1]

He retired from professional ice hockey in 1954. He died from cancer on November 12, 1998 in Montreal, Quebec.[2]

References

  1. "Calder Memorial Trophy: Past Recipients". NHL. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
  2. "Graf Beats Davenport, Wins Second Consecutive Title". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-03-15.

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