Gerry Hart
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For the Illinois State Redbirds coach, see Gerry Hart (football coach).
Gerry Hart (born January 1, 1948 in Flin Flon, Manitoba) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 730 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Quebec Nordiques, and St. Louis Blues.
Hart retired from the NHL in 1982 and began living off his investments.
In October of 1992, Hart, along with college roommates Thomas Mattioli and Randolph Nash, opened the The Rinx recreation complex in Hidden Pond Park in Hauppauge, New York with a 20-year land lease from the Town of Islip. On May 26, 2004, Hart sold the popular ice rink and day camp to Francis J. Palamara, a business consultant, who formerly served as Executive Vice President for Aramark.
[edit] Awards & Achievements
[edit] Awards & Achievements
- MJHL First All-Star Team (1967)
- WCJHL First All-Star Team (1968)
- “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
[edit] External links
- Gerry Hart's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Gerry Hart's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Gerry Hart's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
Categories: 1948 births | Canadian ice hockey defenceman stubs | Canadian ice hockey defencemen | Detroit Red Wings players | New York Islanders players | Quebec Nordiques players | St. Louis Blues players | Ice hockey personnel from Manitoba | Flin Flon Bombers alumni | Manitoba Junior Hockey League players

