Gus Rivers

Augustus George Rivers (b. November 19, 1909 - d. October 15, 1985) was a Canadian ice hockey forward.

Gus Rivers
Born (1909-11-19)November 19, 1909
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died October 15, 1985(1985-10-15) (aged 75)
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Providence Reds
Playing career 19291937

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the name Gustave Desrivieres,[1] Rivers played his entire National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens. It started in 1929. He would retire after the 1932 season. He went on to win two Stanley Cups with Montreal in 1930 and 1931.

Awards and achievements

References

  1. "Gus Rivers is Hero of Stanley Cup Play-Off". Brandon Daily Sun. March 29, 1930. p. 3. Retrieved 2023-02-08. After nearly five periods of overtime Gustave Desrivieres, formerly of Winnipeg, Canuck rookie wingman, [...]
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