George Abel

George Gordon Abel (February 23, 1916 – April 16, 1996) was a Canadian ice hockey player.

In 1946, choosing not to go professional, George returned to Melville to marry, start a family, and join his brothers Don and Lawrence in operating Abel's Cartage.

He played for Melville until 1952, gaining a provincial reputation as an exceptional stick-handler and prolific goal-scorer.

In 1952, he accepted an invitation to join the Edmonton Mercurys to play as Canada's National hockey team in the 1952 Olympics.

The team toured Europe for three months, playing 50 or 51 games, where George earned the nickname "Mr. Production".