Gordie Bell

Gordie Bell
Born (1925-03-13)March 13, 1925
Portage la Prairie, MB, CAN
Died November 3, 1980(1980-11-03) (aged 55)
Belleville, ON, CAN
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 164 lb (74 kg; 11 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Playing career 19421959

Gordon John Edward "Tinkle" Bell (March 13, 1925 – November 3, 1980) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.

In the 1945–46 season he made 8 appearances for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He would not play another NHL game for 10 more years when he suited up for the New York Rangers in 2 playoff games.

Bell played several seasons in the minor league American Hockey League. He began his pro career in 1942–3 with the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL. After a two-season absence from pro hockey, he split the 1944–5 season between Toronto and the Providence Reds. He died in Belleville, Ontario on November 3, 1980.[1]

His brother Joe Bell also played in the NHL.

Awards and achievements

References

  1. Smith, Maurice, "Bell was one of the best", Winnipeg Free Press, Friday, November 07, 1980, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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