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Gerry Hart

Gerry Hart

Canadian ice hockey player (1948–2023)


Gerald William Hart (January 1, 1948 – May 12, 2023) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 730 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Quebec Nordiques, and St. Louis Blues between 1969 and 1982. He reached the NHL playoff semifinals four times in five seasons with the Islanders.

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

In 1979 he joined the Nordiques, who claimed him in the 1979 NHL expansion draft.[1]

Hart retired from the NHL in 1982 and began living off his investments.

In October 1992, Hart, along with college roommates Thomas Mattioli and Randolph Nash, opened 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.

Hart died on May 12, 2023, at the age of 75.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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Awards and achievements


References

  1. "Hart dies at 75, was member of Islanders expansion team". NHL.com. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  2. Buono, Joseph (13 May 2023). "Original NY Islander Gerry Hart passes away at age 75". Eyes on Isles. Retrieved 15 May 2023.

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