abdemarco Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 As announced during the Canucks-Wild game today, original Canuck Gary Doak passed away today. Here is his biography from legendsofhockey.net: Doak's hockey fire was stoked through his participation in Goderich's renowned Young Canada Peewee Hockey Tournament. But to move to higher ranks, he had to leave the shores of Lake Huron to play his junior hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings of the OHA. By 1965, Doak saw his first NHL action with the Detroit Red Wings. But after only four games, he was dispatched to the minors and then on to the Boston Bruins for three seasons of injury-riddled experience, culminating in a Stanley Cup victory in the company of Orr and Esposito. Doak's biggest career break came when he was claimed by the expansion Vancouver Canucks in 1970. Plenty of ice time coupled with fewer injuries allowed him to excel as a textbook, stay-at-home blueliner who tattooed impressions of his shoulders and elbows onto any opponents who came within range. After two seasons with the Canucks, Doak made pit stops in Detroit and New York before returning to Boston to round out his on-ice career in 1980. Doak then went behind the Bruins' bench as an assistant to head coach Gerry Cheevers for five additional seasons. He also coached for two years at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 RIP Gary Doak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 RIP Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Pioneer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeena1 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Pat Quinn's defence partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 R.I.P. Gary. Solid hard working d-man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 The Canucks weren't always bad. RIP Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 57 minutes ago, CeeBee51 said: R.I.P. Gary. Solid hard working d-man. You nailed it 'hard working'. Many good nights in the Pacific Col. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Red Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 3 hours ago, abdemarco said: As announced during the Canucks-Wild game today, original Canuck Gary Doak passed away today. Here is his biography from legendsofhockey.net: Doak's hockey fire was stoked through his participation in Goderich's renowned Young Canada Peewee Hockey Tournament. But to move to higher ranks, he had to leave the shores of Lake Huron to play his junior hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings of the OHA. By 1965, Doak saw his first NHL action with the Detroit Red Wings. But after only four games, he was dispatched to the minors and then on to the Boston Bruins for three seasons of injury-riddled experience, culminating in a Stanley Cup victory in the company of Orr and Esposito. Doak's biggest career break came when he was claimed by the expansion Vancouver Canucks in 1970. Plenty of ice time coupled with fewer injuries allowed him to excel as a textbook, stay-at-home blueliner who tattooed impressions of his shoulders and elbows onto any opponents who came within range. After two seasons with the Canucks, Doak made pit stops in Detroit and New York before returning to Boston to round out his on-ice career in 1980. Doak then went behind the Bruins' bench as an assistant to head coach Gerry Cheevers for five additional seasons. He also coached for two years at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. What a great write up. Thanks. RIP to Doak, whom I've been aware of thru hockey cards. It's not a stretch to say that today we lost an illustrated Canuck, who gained traction in the league with us. Nor is it unkempt to say, that we did gain a new young man among our ranks in Brock. Fate has another say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry_Wilkins Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 RIP Gary. The epitome of 'old style' D. Played it safe, which was important on a bad start-up 'Nucks team. And I remember the flying elbows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I remember as a kid seeing the Boston Bruin bus arriving at the Coliseum before their afternoon game against the Canucks.. (Don Cherry was the coach)...Gary Doak was sitting in the front row of the bus wearing a baby pink suit,and a white Saturday Night Fever type shirt. He was also smoking a massive cigar.... Some memories just stick in your mind,that was one of them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 hey i remember him unfortunately a bit vaguely given my age when he played but i remember i had an avco financial player picture of him wahooo not sure what i did with my collection of pics though . oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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