William David Creighton (July 13, 1892 – February 2, 1970[1]) was a professional ice hockey player from Kenora, Ontario. He played left wing, and point (defence) for the Quebec Bulldogs. In 1912–13 he helped Quebec win the Stanley Cup, as a substitute player.[2] He played four games with the Montreal Canadiens in 1917 before joining the Toronto Blueshirts. In the Canadiens records, he is referred to as Dave Creighton.[3]
| Billy Creighton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Creighton as a Quebec Bulldog in 1913 | |||
| Born |
July 13, 1892 Kenora, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | February 2, 1970 (aged 77) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing/Point | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Quebec Bulldogs Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1910–1928 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Player Death Index - 1970". www.sihrhockey.org. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Le Club "Quebec" Champion Mondial Du Hockey – W. Creighton, réserve" (banq.qc.ca). Le Soleil (Quebec). March 12, 1913 (pg. 3). Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ ourhistory.canadiens.com
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