Bill Taugher
William J. Taugher (April 17, 1906 – February 25, 1943) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played from 1925 until 1936, including stops with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL), and Buffalo Bisons, Cleveland Falcons and Rochester Cardinals of the International Hockey League (IHL).
| Bill Taugher | |||
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| Born | April 17, 1906 | ||
| Died | February 25, 1943 (aged 36) | ||
| Position | Goalie | ||
| Playing career | 1925–1936 | ||
He played one game in the NHL, with Montreal Canadiens in 1925–1926. He then played two seasons with Hamilton Tigers of the CPHL and six seasons with Buffalo Bisons of the IHL. He helped the Bisons win two league titles. He suffered a serious head injury in 1931 after taking a puck to the face. He died at the age of 36 from a brain tumour.[1]
References
- Whig Standard Sept 22, 2013
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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