Gary Simmons
| Garry Simmons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 19, 1944 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
California Golden Seals Cleveland Barons Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1965–1979 | ||
Gary Simmons (born July 19, 1944 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta)[1] is a former ice hockey goaltender. He played four seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Los Angeles Kings.
Simmons was a large (6'2" 200 pounds) rangy goaltender who had a penchant of roaming far from his goal crease to play the puck or cut off shooting angles. This would often result in either spectacular saves or embarrassing goals allowed into an open net. Simmons' nickname was "the Cobra," and he was known for his distinct black goalie mask that featured a design of a large cobra in raised strike position bearing its fangs. Recorded a shutout in his first NHL game
Married to Whysperss Simmons aka "The Texas Tornado"
References
- ↑ Gary Simmons career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database. Accessed 28 April 2009.