Bob Fryday

Robert George Fryday (December 5, 1928 – January 12, 2007) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played five games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He scored one goal during his career.[1]

Bob Fryday
Born (1928-12-05)December 5, 1928
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died January 12, 2007(2007-01-12) (aged 78)
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 1947–1953

Career

Fryday played for the Montreal Junior Canadiens in 1947, scoring the game-winner in a preliminary round Memorial Cup play-off match against Halifax.[2] He was named an all-star that year at the right wing position.[3]

Fryday was called up on trial from the Montréal Royals for the Canadiens in 1950, tallying a goal in a 3-3 tie against Boston.[4]

Fryday would also play for the Montréal Royals and Cincinnati Mohawks in 1952.[5][6] In 1953, Fryday would play for the Buffalo Bisons, sustaining an injury in a January game against Pittsburgh and then being assigned to Victoria.[7][8] However, Fryday did not report to the Victoria team for the 1953-54 season.[9]

References
  1. "Bob Fryday Stats".
  2. "Junior Canadiens hand Halifax St. Mary's a 5-4 Setback in Overtime". March 18, 1947.
  3. "Junior All-Stars". March 12, 1947.
  4. "Week-End Stars". Nanaimo Daily News.
  5. "Royals Pursue Leading from Aces after Sweeping Two from Ottawa". January 14, 1952.
  6. "Cincinnati Wins; Bob Fryday stars". Montreal Gazette. April 4, 1952.
  7. "Buffalo newcomer blanks Hornets". The Pittsburgh Press. January 5, 1953.
  8. "Vics get two".
  9. "Cougars home today, meet Rangers Tuesday".


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