Mitch Pechet

Mitch Pechet
Born	7 May 1918(1918-05-07) Cupar, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	30 September 2009(2009-09-30) (aged 91)
Height	5.08 ft 0 in (1.55 m)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Brandon Wheat Kings (WHA) New York Rovers (WHA/NHL) Philadelphia Ramblers (AHL) Philadelphia Rockets (AHL) St. Paul Saints (NHL) Calgary Stampeders (WIHL) New York Rangers (NHL)
NHL Draft	n/a
Playing career	1937–1952
Hall of Fame, Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

Mitch Pechet (May 7, 1918 - September 30, 2009) Born in Cupar, Saskatchewan was a professional National Hockey League (NHL) and United States Hockey League (USHL) right winger. At the age of 18 he was drafted into the New York Rangers, playing professionally until enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1939.^[1] He played for 11 pro seasons.

Awards and achievements

• United States Hockey League (USHL) Championship (1949)
• “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

World War II service

Pechet served his country during World War II. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), signing up in 1940. His wartime service lasted until May 8, 1945 (V.E.Day), and he left the Air Force as a Flight Sergeant.^[2]

Both of Pechet's brothers joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). His oldest brother was killed on his 17th operational mission in December 1944.

References

1. ^ "Times Colonist: Deaths & Funerals". http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=419e0f36-e9a4-4a3b-9bbb-31a8c56206dd. 
2. ^ "Valour & Duty, Honoring Veterans of World War II". Valour & Duty. http://www.congregation-emanu-el.org/events/images/book_final.pdf. 

External links

• Mitch Pechet's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Mitch Pechet’s biography at Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

Persondata
Name	Pechet, Mitch
Alternative names
Short description	Canadian ice hockey player
Date of birth	May 7, 1918
Place of birth	Cupar, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date of death	September 30, 2009
Place of death