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Garnet Bailey
Garnet Edward "Ace" Bailey (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and scout who was a member of Stanley Cup and Memorial Cup-winning teams. He died at the age of 53 while aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which was deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City during the September 11 attacks.
Bailey had a successful junior hockey career with the Edmonton Oil Kings, winning the Memorial Cup in 1966. After recording a 93 point year during the 1966–67 season he was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 1966 amateur draft.
Bailey then spent two seasons with the Bruins' minor league affiliate teams. During the 1968-69 season, he helped lead the Hershey Bears to the Calder Cup, leading the American Hockey League (AHL) in assists during the postseason with 10. He also made eight appearances for the Boston Bruins throughout the season.
The following year, he played 58 games for the 1969–70 Bruins team that won the Stanley Cup. Bailey broke his ankle in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 7, 1970; not appearing in any postseason games resulted in him not getting his name engraved on the trophy.
However, during the 1971–72 season, he appeared in 73 games for the Bruins. During the postseason, he broke a 5-5 tie with the game winning goal at 17:44 of the third period to give the Bruins a victory in Game 1 of the 1972 Stanley Cup Final versus the New York Rangers. Bailey and the Bruins went on to win the Stanley Cup.
In 1972–73, Bailey was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings, and after playing two seasons for them was traded to the St. Louis Blues.
Baileys former teammate Gerry Cheevers once stated: "You know, Ace was a great talent, "The times when we'd scrimmage, and Bobby (Orr) decided he didn't want the puck, Ace had it most of the time." Bailey was remembered by his teammates for his wit and comradeship. He also was a fan favorite. "I remember all the kids who used to come in for our morning skate," Cheevers said. "Ace was always the guy playing with them on the ice … he loved 'em."
Bailey spent his final four seasons with the Washington Capitals, posting his best statistical season during the 1976-77 season, during which he scored 19 goals and 27 assists. After his time in Washington, he played one year in World Hockey Association. He then moved to the Central Hockey League as a player-assistant coach for the Houston Apollos for the 1979-80 season. The following year he was named head coach of the Wichita Thunder prior to the start of the 1980-81 season, and during that season he also played his final professional game.
Garnet Bailey
Garnet Edward "Ace" Bailey (June 13, 1948 – September 11, 2001) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and scout who was a member of Stanley Cup and Memorial Cup-winning teams. He died at the age of 53 while aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which was deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City during the September 11 attacks.
Bailey had a successful junior hockey career with the Edmonton Oil Kings, winning the Memorial Cup in 1966. After recording a 93 point year during the 1966–67 season he was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 1966 amateur draft.
Bailey then spent two seasons with the Bruins' minor league affiliate teams. During the 1968-69 season, he helped lead the Hershey Bears to the Calder Cup, leading the American Hockey League (AHL) in assists during the postseason with 10. He also made eight appearances for the Boston Bruins throughout the season.
The following year, he played 58 games for the 1969–70 Bruins team that won the Stanley Cup. Bailey broke his ankle in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 7, 1970; not appearing in any postseason games resulted in him not getting his name engraved on the trophy.
However, during the 1971–72 season, he appeared in 73 games for the Bruins. During the postseason, he broke a 5-5 tie with the game winning goal at 17:44 of the third period to give the Bruins a victory in Game 1 of the 1972 Stanley Cup Final versus the New York Rangers. Bailey and the Bruins went on to win the Stanley Cup.
In 1972–73, Bailey was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings, and after playing two seasons for them was traded to the St. Louis Blues.
Baileys former teammate Gerry Cheevers once stated: "You know, Ace was a great talent, "The times when we'd scrimmage, and Bobby (Orr) decided he didn't want the puck, Ace had it most of the time." Bailey was remembered by his teammates for his wit and comradeship. He also was a fan favorite. "I remember all the kids who used to come in for our morning skate," Cheevers said. "Ace was always the guy playing with them on the ice … he loved 'em."
Bailey spent his final four seasons with the Washington Capitals, posting his best statistical season during the 1976-77 season, during which he scored 19 goals and 27 assists. After his time in Washington, he played one year in World Hockey Association. He then moved to the Central Hockey League as a player-assistant coach for the Houston Apollos for the 1979-80 season. The following year he was named head coach of the Wichita Thunder prior to the start of the 1980-81 season, and during that season he also played his final professional game.