George Gardner (ice hockey), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Gardner (ice hockey)

Canadian ice hockey player

Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1942

Place of Birth: Lachine, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 06-Nov-2006

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

George Edward "Bud" Gardner (October 8, 1942 – November 6, 2006) was the first-ever goaltender for the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks.
Gardner played for the Canucks after breaking into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings.
With the Wings, Gardner had to compete with Roger Crozier and Roy Edwards for playing time.
In Vancouver, he played in 42 games over two seasons before jumping to the new World Hockey Association.
In 1972-73, he spent much of the season as the number 1 goalie for the Los Angeles Sharks, and teamed with Russ Gillow to help the Sharks to a 3rd-place finish and allow the 3rd fewest goals in the WHA.