Cliff Goupille

Ice hockey player with Toronto Maple Leafs

Cliff Goupille - Ice hockey player with Toronto Maple Leafs
Born

1915
110 years ago

Died

July 4th, 2005
20 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey in Canada, participating mainly in the National Hockey League (NHL). Goupille represented the Toronto Maple Leafs during his career. Contributions to the team's performance included participation in key games during the 1950s. He also played for other teams in the minor leagues before retiring. After leaving professional sports, Goupille's later years included involvement in community activities until passing away in 2005.

Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Competed in the NHL

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