Allan Davidson

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


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position = Right Wing
played_for = Toronto Blueshirts
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nickname = Scotty
nationality = CAN
birth_date = 1890
birth_place = Kingston, ON, CAN
death_date = June 16, 1915
death_place = Belgium
career_start = 1912
career_end = 1914
halloffame = 1950

Allan McLean "Scotty" Davidson (Born 1890 in Kingston, Ontario – June 16, 1915 in Belgium) was a Canadian hockey player and soldier.

Hockey career

Allan "Scotty" Davidson was one of the more phenomenal talents of his time. He dominated in juniors and was an impact player in the NHA before he was lost while serving his country in World War I. He was remembered as a powerful skater with a lethal shot who back-checked responsibly and played the game cleanly.

Davidson learned the game under the coaching of Captain James T. Sutherland. Davidson was a standout on the Kingston Frontenacs, a junior team, in 1909–10 and 1910–11 when they captured the OHA title both years. During the second triumph, Davidson led the club back from a three-goal deficit in the first game to send them on their way.

In 1912–13, Davidson was signed by the Toronto Blueshirts of the NHA. He lined up at right wing and quickly made himself indispensable with 19 goals in 20 games. The next year he scored 23 times and was the captain on the squad that won the Stanley Cup in 1914.

Military career

Allan Davidson enlisted for military service after World War I broke out in 1914 and was a lance-corporal when he was killed in Belgium on June 16, 1915, he is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial. [ [http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1566976 Casualty details:Allan McLean Davidson] from Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. Retrieved 2008-03-17] The former star took his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950. [ [http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?type=Player&mem=P195001&list=ByYear#photo Davidson at the Hockey Hall of Fame] .]

Awards and achievements

*1914 Stanley Cup Championship (Toronto)

ee also

*List of ice hockey players who died during their playing career

References

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