Al Renfrew

Ice hockey player and coach

Al Renfrew - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died

November 10th, 2014
10 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A former ice hockey player and coach, contributions included a successful collegiate coaching tenure. Played as a forward in the NHL for the New York Rangers and the Chicago Black Hawks. Coached your Michigan Wolverines, leading them to prominence in NCAA ice hockey.

Played in the NHL for the New York Rangers

Coached the University of Michigan ice hockey team

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