Doug Messier Explained

Played For:Seattle Totems
Edmonton Flyers
Portland Buckaroos
Pittsburgh Hornets
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:185
Birth Date:September 5, 1936
Birth Place:Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
Career Start:1954
Career End:1969

Douglas Herbert Messier (born September 5, 1936) is a Canadian former ice hockey player and coach. He played 487 games in the Western Hockey League, playing with the Seattle Totems, Edmonton Flyers, and Portland Buckaroos. He also played briefly in the American Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Hornets. After his retirement, he became a minor league hockey coach.[1] [2] Messier is the father of Paul Messier and Hockey Hall of Fame player Mark Messier.

Notes and References

  1. News: Now Coaching: Mark Messier's Father. Wall Street Journal. 26 April 2011. Sielski. Mike.
  2. Web site: Father Doug Messier, Hall of Fame son Mark, bring Blues together for National Championships . Nationals.usahockey.com . 5 April 2013. 2020-04-18.