Leo Reise Jr.

Canadian ice hockey player

Leo Reise Jr. - Canadian ice hockey player
Born

1922
103 years ago

Died

July 26th, 2015
10 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional ice hockey player, Reise played in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily with the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. His career in the NHL spanned from 1945 to 1957. Reise's contributions included a notable tenure with the Rangers and participation in various playoff series during his time with the team. He also competed in the American Hockey League (AHL) and has a significant place in Canadian hockey history. After retiring from professional hockey, Reise's influence on the sport continued through various endeavors until his passing in 2015.

Played for New York Rangers and Boston Bruins

Participated in NHL playoffs

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