Leo Reise Jr.

Leo Charles Reise, Jr. (June 7, 1922 – July 26, 2015) was a professional ice hockey player in the NHL and son of former pro Leo Reise. He was born in Stoney Creek, Ontario.[1] He won two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings in 1950 and 1952.

Leo Reise Jr.
Leo Reise Jr in 1951.jpg
Leo Reise, Jr. in 1951 with his wife and son
Born (1922-06-07)June 7, 1922
Stoney Creek, ON, CAN
Died July 26, 2015(2015-07-26) (aged 93)
Ancaster, ON, CAN
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Black Hawks
Detroit Red Wings
New York Rangers
Playing career 1945–1954

Reise died in Ancaster, Ontario from lung cancer at the age of 93.[2]

References

  1. Cole, Stephen (2006). The Canadian Hockey Atlas. Doubleday Canada. ISBN 978-0-385-66093-8.
  2. RADLEY: Reise never bragged about his hockey past