Dougald Sinclair "Speed" Moynes (July 14, 1892 – June 21, 1984) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played with the Vancouver Millionaires of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association.[1] Moynes was born in Lindsay, Ontario, but grew up in Russell, Manitoba.
| Speed Moynes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
July 14, 1892 Lindsay, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
June 21, 1984 (aged 91) Trail, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Vancouver Millionaires | ||
| Playing career | 1913–1926 | ||
He also played for the Melville Millionaires in Saskatchewan, and after serving in World War I, the Trail Smoke Eaters. His nickname was a reference to his renowned speed, as he was one of the fastest skaters in hockey at the time.[2] Moynes died in 1984 at a hospital in Trail, British Columbia.[3]
References
edit- ^ SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
- ^ "Trail Sports History - Home of Champions - Speed Moynes". trailsportshistory.ca. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- ^ Death certificate