Gus Rivers
Augustus George Rivers (born November 19, 1909 - October 15, 1985) was a Canadian ice hockey forward.
| Gus Rivers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
November 19, 1909 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died | October 15, 1985 (aged 75) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Canadiens Providence Reds | ||
| Playing career | 1929–1937 | ||
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the name Gustave Desrivieres,[1] Rivers played his entire National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens. It started in 1929. He would retire after the 1932 season. He went on to win two Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1930 and 1931.
Awards and achievements
- Stanley Cup Championships (1930 & 1931)
- "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Gus Rivers's biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
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