Cal Gardner

In 1943, after playing professional hockey for three years and winning the Memorial Cup, he joined the Canadian military and took part in World War II.

With the Rovers, Gardner centred a line with fellow Manitobans Church Russell and Rene Trudell.

[1] The trio were dominant, with all three players being called up to the Rangers and making their National Hockey League debut on February 10, 1946.

"[3][4] Following the 1948 season, the Rangers traded Gardner to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with whom he won two Stanley Cup championships.

[6][7] While playing for the Springfield Indians of the AHL in the 1957–58 season, Gardner served as an assistant coach.