Larry Regan

Larry Regan (born August 9, 1930, in North Bay, Ontario), is a retired Canadian NHL professional ice hockey player, who played with the Boston Bruins. He also coached the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.

Playing career

Before joining the NHL, Mr. Regan played in senior-league hockey. He won the Allan Cup with the Ottawa Senators of the QSHL, then joined the Shawinigan Falls Cataracts. He then moved on to the Johnstown Jets of the EHL and then finally the Quebec Aces of the QHL. Finally in 1956–57, Larry got his chance in the NHL with the Boston Bruins. He scored 14 goals that season, which would be his career high, and he won the Calder Trophy.

National Alumni Association and Alan Eagleson enquiry

In the 1980s, former NHL stars such as Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr noticed that they were not being paid to the full amount that they should have been paid for their pensions. An investigation by a Boston-area reporter named Russ Conway led to Alan Eagleson being indicted and convicted on fraud and was sentenced to prison. At the time, Mr. Regan was head of the National Hockey League Alumni Association, an association of retired NHL ice hockey players, and he participated in the investigation, contacting any player involved with Eagleson.

Personal life

Mr. Regan retired soon after the Eagleson inquiry and currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife Pauline. He is still questioned about his role in the Eagleson inquiry. He remains in close contact with players such as Jean Beliveau, Henri Richard and Bernie 'Boom Boom' Geoffrion.

Awards & achievements

* Won Allan Cup 1949,
* Won Calder Trophy (1957),
* 136 NHL career points,
* 5 NHL seasons with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs

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