Jack Douglas (ice hockey)

John Douglas (April 24, 1930 – January 12, 2003) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Jack Douglas
Personal information
BornApril 24, 1930
Trenton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 12, 2003 (aged 72)
Sport
SportIce hockey
PositionDefenceman
TeamIndianapolis Chiefs
Chatham Maroons
Pittsburgh Hornets
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Silver medal – second place 1960 Squaw Valley Ice hockey

Early life

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Douglas was born in Trenton, Ontario. He played junior hockey with Pembroke Lumber Kings.[1]

Career

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Douglas won the silver medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in ice hockey. He also played for Indianapolis Chiefs, Chatham Maroons, and Pittsburgh Hornets. Douglas played one match in the American Hockey League and 119 matches in the International Hockey League. Throughout his hockey career, he was known for his "six inch slapper," a powerful slapshot performed by moving his stick only six inches.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ "Jack Douglas (b.1930) Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2023-01-21.