Don Poile
Canadian ice hockey player (1932–2024)
Donald Bruce Poile (June 1, 1932 - February 23, 2024 in Fort William, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 66 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings. In addition to his time in the NHL, Poile had a successful minor league career with the Edmonton Flyers of the Western Hockey League. His brother Bud Poile is in the Hall of Famer.
Don Poile | |||
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Born |
Fort William, Ontario, Canada | June 1, 1932||
Died |
February 23, 2024 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | (aged 91)||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1952–1962 |
Poile died on February 23, 2024.[1]
References
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change- Don Poile biography at Legends of Hockey (archived)