George Redding

George Redding (March 6, 1900 – October 17, 1974) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. He played 33 games for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League over two seasons, 1924–25 and 1925–26.^[1] The rest of his career, which lasted from 1921 to 1932, was spent in different minor leagues.

George Redding
Born	(1900-03-06)March 6, 1900 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Died	October 17, 1974(1974-10-17) (aged 74)
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight	145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Boston Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings
Playing career	1921–1932

Playing career

Redding once filled in as the Bruins goaltender when regular netminder Hec Fowler was injured during a game against the Toronto St. Pats. He allowed 1 goal in 10 minutes of play to give him a career GAA of 5.45. Redding played a total of 33 career NHL games at his regular left wing position.

Coaching career

Redding coached the Hamilton Tigers in the OHA Senior A League, and credited journalist Ivan Miller for originating the "Tattered Tigers" nickname in 1945, referring to old uniforms worn by the team on route to reaching the 1946 Allan Cup finals.^[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1921–22	Hamilton Tigers	OHA Sr		10	1	4	5	—		—	—	—	—	—
1922–23	Hamilton Tigers	OHA Sr		11	0	1	1	—		2	0	0	0	2
1923–24	Hamilton Tigers	OHA Sr		10	4	4	8	—		2	0	0	0	—
1924–25	Boston Bruins	NHL		27	3	2	5	10		—	—	—	—	—
1925–26	Boston Bruins	NHL		6	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1926–27	Boston Tigers	Can-Am		31	7	0	7	39		—	—	—	—	—
1927–28	Boston Tigers	Can-Am		39	7	3	10	48		2	1	0	1	2
1928–29	London Panthers	Can-Pro		33	0	0	0	60		—	—	—	—	—
1929–30	Minneapolis Millers	AHA		47	4	3	7	64		—	—	—	—	—
1930–31	Minneapolis Millers	AHA		43	9	3	12	73		—	—	—	—	—
1931–32	Buffalo Majors	AHA		13	0	2	2	8		—	—	—	—	—
AHA totals				103	13	8	21	145		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				33	3	2	5	10		—	—	—	—	—