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Speed Moynes

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Speed Moynes
Born (1892-07-14)July 14, 1892
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Died June 21, 1984(1984-06-21) (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

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.

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

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  1. ^ SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
  2. ^ "Trail Sports History - Home of Champions - Speed Moynes". trailsportshistory.ca. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  3. ^ Death certificate
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