Played in Hamilton

Here is where you can find the origins, personal histories, and career highlights of hockey legends who have played on Hamilton teams..

• Willie Huber- German-born Hamiltonian played with Fincups, Team Canada, and Detroit Red Wings
• Pit Martin- Former Hamilton Red Wing played on 1962 Memorial Cup team
• John Miszuk- After 18 years in the majors, former Red Wing returns to coach in Hamilton
• Leo Reise Senior: Senior Reise made his mark with Hamilton Tigers in the Teens, also played several seasons with Hamilton’s NHL team and New York Americans
• Rick Smith: Former Hamilton Red Wing spent many seasons with the Boston Bruins
• Shorty Green- a big part of Hamilton’s hockey history
• Jim Rutherford - former Hamilton Red Wing goalie played 13 seasons in the NHL
• Danny Lewicki- Former NHL player refused to move to Hamilton after 1964-65 season
• Pat Hickey- Former Red Wings captain played in NHL and WHA
• Paul Henderson- 1972 Summit Series hero a former Hamilton Red Wing
• Joe Contini- Contini set Memorial Cup records while playing with the Fincups
• Howie Young- One of hockey’s most rambunctious was former Hamilton Tiger Cub
• Dennis Riggin- Former Hamilton Junior, pegged as a standout goalie, suffered career-ending injury
• Howie Menard - Menard helped Hamilton to 1962 Memorial Cup victory
• Roger Lafreniere- Memorial Cup Red Wings defenseman had short career in the NHL
• Rick Kehoe- Former Hamilton Red Wing went on to long career with Pittsburgh Penguins
• Buster Harvey- Harvey was prolific scorer with Hamilton Red Wings
• Toe Blake- Early superstar played with Hamilton before his illustrious career in Montreal
• Syl Apps- Famous Toronto Maple Leaf played for McMaster and Tigers in Hamilton
• Billy Harris- Toronto hockey great coached in Hamilton with the Red Wings
• Pete Mahlovich- The “Little M” played his junior hockey in Hamilton before glory years in Montreal

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