Jack Gelineau

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Jack Gelineau
Born (1924-11-11)November 11, 1924
Toronto, Ontario
Died November 12, 1998(1998-11-12) (aged 74)
Montreal, Quebec
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Goaltender
Played for Boston Bruins
Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career 1949–1954

John Edward "Jack" Gelineau (November 11, 1924 – November 12, 1998) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Gelineau played 147 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played with the Boston Bruins and Chicago Black Hawks.

Before he played in the NHL, Gelineau played college hockey for 4 years at McGill University. He has also played for the Quebec Aces of the QSHL and QHL. He won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1950.[1]

He retired from professional ice hockey in 1954. He died from cancer on November 12, 1998 in Montreal, Quebec.[2]

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  1. "Calder Memorial Trophy: Past Recipients". NHL. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
  2. "Graf Beats Davenport, Wins Second Consecutive Title". Los Angeles Times. 16 November 1998. Retrieved 2014-03-15.

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