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Mickey Roach
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Michael Richard Roach (May 7, 1895 ā April 1, 1977) was a Canadian-born[1] professional ice hockey player who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto St. Pats, Hamilton Tigers and New York Americans. He was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia but moved to Boston, Massachusetts during his early life.[2]
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Born |
(1895-05-07)May 7, 1895 Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
Died |
April 1, 1977(1977-04-01) (aged 81) Whitby, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
Weight | 158 lb (72 kg; 11 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Toronto St. Pats Hamilton Tigers New York Americans | ||
Playing career | 1913ā1931 |
Following his retirement from hockey, he joined the Canadian Customs office in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Roach later joined the Glace Bay baseball team, playing in the Cape Breton Professional Baseball League where was a left-handed star at both first and third base. Mickey Roach is an original member of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame.[3]