Dave Creighton
| Dave Creighton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930 Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Died | 2017 |
| Years in Thunder Bay | 1930–1948 |
David Theodore Creighton (June 24, 1930 – August 18, 2017) was a Canadian ice hockey forward. Creighton started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1948. He would also play with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and New York Rangers. On August 18, 1955, the Detroit Red Wings traded Creighton and Bronco Horvath to the New York Rangers in exchange for Aggie Kukulowicz and Billy Dea. He left the NHL after the 1960 season. He played several more seasons in the AHL before retiring after the 1969 season. After this, he coached the Providence Reds from 1969 to 1970. His son Adam also played in the NHL.[1]
Thunder Bay connections
David Theodore Creighton (June 24, 1930 – August 18, 2017) was a Canadian ice hockey forward born in Port Arthur, Ontario. As a junior he played for the Port Arthur Bruins in the Thunder Bay Junior A Hockey League and also appeared with the Fort William K of C in Memorial Cup play. His son Adam also played in the NHL.
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Dave Creighton was inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 as an athlete (ceremony date given as 23 September 1989), for hockey.[2]
Born in Port Arthur, Creighton developed through the local minor Hockey system. He joined the Port Arthur West End Bruins and was a key member of the roster during the 1947-48 season. That year, the club captured the Memorial Cup title, signifying the junior championship of Canada.[2]
Following his junior success, Creighton signed with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He played as a forward for the organization from 1948 until 1954. During the 1952-53 campaign, he suffered a broken leg in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which caused him to miss approximately 25 contests. He returned for the postseason, contributing four goals and five assists as the Bruins reached the Stanley Cup finals against the Montreal Canadiens.[2]
Creighton moved between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Black Hawks during the 1954-55 season before joining the New York Rangers. His tenure with the Rangers lasted from 1955 to 1958 and included his most productive statistical years. In the 1955-56 season, he finished ninth in league scoring with 51 points, consisting of 20 goals and 31 assists. This total placed him in a tie with fellow Thunder Bay native Alex Delvecchio.[2]
His career in the NHL concluded in 1960 after a final stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He continued to play professionally in the American Hockey League for an additional nine years. He retired from active competition in 1969, ending a professional career that spanned more than two decades. After leaving the sport, he moved into the business sector, managing golf courses in locations including Tampa, Florida.[2]
Residence in the Thunder Bay area (1930–1948) rests on the following dated evidence. Born in Port Arthur in 1930 and played for the Port Arthur West End Bruins until joining the Boston Bruins in 1948.[2]
Achievements listed in the profile:
- Won the Memorial Cup with the Port Arthur West End Bruins in 1948
- Played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League between 1948 and 1960
- Reached the Stanley Cup finals with the Boston Bruins in 1953
- Ranked ninth overall in NHL scoring during the 1955-56 season
- Recorded 51 points during the 1955-56 NHL season
- Competed for over 20 years as a professional athlete[2]
References
- ↑ This article incorporates text from the Wikipedia article on Dave Creighton, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Dave Creighton", athlete profile, Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, https://www.nwosportshalloffame.com/athlete-profile/1830b992-b224-4a34-a7e3-63abd82a12b2 (accessed 31 October 2026). Archived copy on datum.locker.