Doug Messier
| Doug Messier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 5, 1936 Wainwright, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defenceman | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Seattle Totems Edmonton Flyers Portland Buckaroos Pittsburgh Hornets | ||
| Playing career | 1954–1969 | ||
Douglas Herbert Messier (born September 5, 1936) is a Canadian former ice hockey player and coach. He played 487 games in the Western Hockey League, playing with the Seattle Totems, Edmonton Flyers, and Portland Buckaroos. He also played briefly in the American Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Hornets. After his retirement, he became a minor league hockey coach.[1][2] Messier is the father of Paul Messier and Hockey Hall of Fame player Mark Messier.
References[edit]
- ^ Sielski, Mike (26 April 2011). "Now Coaching: Mark Messier's Father". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Father Doug Messier, Hall of Fame son Mark, bring Blues together for National Championships". Nationals.usahockey.com. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
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