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Gerry Reid

1928 – 1971

Canadian ice hockey player

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Lived 1928 – 1971 (aged 42). Gerry Reid was a Canadian ice hockey player.

Gerald Roland Reid (November 18, 1928 – March 26, 1971) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1949 playoffs. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1946 to 1957, was spent in the minor leagues.

He died in 1971, aged 42. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Owen Sound.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1946–47 Owen Sound Mohawks OHA Sr 12 6 8 14 0 6 4 4 8 0 1947–48 Barrie Flyers OHA 36 28 34 62 10 13 10 9 19 10 1947–48 Barrie Flyers M-Cup — — — — — 8 11 5 16 4 1948–49 Indianapolis Capitals AHL 68 31 47 78 18 2 0 0 0 2 1948–49 Detroit Red Wings NHL — — — — — 2 0 0 0 2 1949–50 Indianapolis Capitals AHL 62 28 31 59 10 8 3 6 9 2 1950–51 Indianapolis Capitals AHL 69 17 51 68 4 3 1 0 1 2 1951–52 Cleveland Barons AHL 52 15 22 37 9 5 0 0 0 0 1952–53 Owen Sound Mercurys OHA Sr 21 15 20 35 4 11 7 3 10 0 1953–54 Owen Sound Mercurys OHA Sr 48 37 34 71 8 7 6 9 15 2 1953–54 Owen Sound Mercurys Al-Cup — — — — — 7 1 2 3 2 1954–55 Owen Sound Mercurys OHA Sr 50 24 33 57 10 5 2 3 5 0 1955–56 Owen Sound Mercurys OHA Sr 48 23 20 43 10 6 0 1 1 2 1956–57 Owen Sound Mercurys OHA Sr 52 20 29 49 10 — — — — — AHL totals 251 91 151 242 41 18 4 6 10 6 OHA Sr totals 231 125 144 269 42 35 19 20 39 4 NHL totals — — — — — 2 0 0 0 2

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Gerald Roland Reid

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gerry Reid?

Canadian ice hockey player

When was Gerry Reid born?

Gerry Reid was born on 13 October 1928 in Owen Sound.

When did Gerry Reid die?

Gerry Reid died on 26 March 1971 in Ontario, Owen Sound.

What was Gerry Reid's occupation?

Gerry Reid was an ice hockey player.

What nationality was Gerry Reid?

Gerry Reid was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerry Reid

· Wikidata: Q5552999

· DBpedia: Gerry Reid (ice hockey)

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