- Howard McNamara
Howard Dennis McNamara (
November 22 ,1890 –September 24 ,1940 ) was a Canadian professionalice hockey forward. He played professionally from 1908 to 1920, including two seasons with theMontreal Canadiens , including the 1916Stanley Cup champions. McNamara is the younger brother of Harold and George, who also played professionally.Playing career
Born in
Randolph, Ontario , Howard moved to Sault Ste. Marie when he was 12 years old. Along with George, he joined theHalifax Crescents in theMaritime Professional Hockey League in 1911–12, thus forming the "Dynamite Twins". The pair were unusually large for players of that era and formed a formidable defensive pair. Howard moved on to become captain of theMontreal Canadiens of theNHA when they won their firstStanley Cup in 1916. McNamara played in an exhibition series in 1912–13 with theToronto Tecumsehs .Career statistics
Personal life
Both Howard and brother George served in World War One. George rose in the ranks from lieutenant to major. After returning from Europe, George and Howard founded the McNamara Construction Company and developed it into a prosperous firm.
Howard McNamara died on his yacht "Brigadier" during a fishing trip near
Deseronto, Ontario ,Canada .External links
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