Gerry Ehman

Gerald Joseph "Gerry" Ehman (Born November 4, 1932 in Cudworth, Saskatchewan – March 21, 2006) was a NHL player and scout.

Playing Career
Ehman played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals. He played 429 regular season games in the NHL, scoring 96 goals and 118 assists for 214 points. He also played for various teams in the American Hockey League, Western Hockey League and the Quebec Hockey League.

He spent most of his career in the minor pro leagues until the 1967 NHL Expansion when the Oakland Seals gave him a chance in the NHL. Ehman played four seasons (1967-68 to 1970-71) before retiring.

He died on March 21, 2006 of lung cancer.

Awards & Achievements

 * 1964 John B. Sollenberger Trophy winner

Trivia

 * While playing for the Boston Bruins, Ehman scored during his first NHL game on January 16, 1958.