Leo Reise Jr.
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| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Pro Clubs | Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | 7 June 1922, Stoney Creek, ON, CAN |
| Pro Career | 1945 – 1954 |
Leo Charles Reise Jr. (born 7 June 1922 in Stoney Creek, Ontario)[1] was a professional ice hockey player in the NHL and son of former pro Leo Reise.
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[edit] Playing career
Following junior hockey in Brantford and Guelph, Reise enlisted in the navy where he played for the naval teams of Victoria, Halifax and Winnipeg. Leo Reise began his NHL career following the end of World War II playing six games with the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1945-46 NHL season. Part way through the next season, he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings where he remained until the end of the 1951-52 NHL season. He finished his last two seasons, 1952-53 and 1953-54, with the New York Rangers. In 494 NHL games, he recorded 28 goals and 109 points.
He won 2 Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings in 1950 and 1952.
[edit] Trivia
When Leo Reise Jr. entered the NHL in 1945, it was the first time in league history that a father and son had both made it to the NHL level.
[edit] Awards and Achievements
- USHL First All-Star Team (1946)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (1950, 1951)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1950, 1951, 1952, 1953)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Cole, Stephen (2006). The Canadian Hockey Atlas. Doubleday Canada. ISBN 978-0-385-66093-8 (0-385-66093-6).
