RIP. Just did a little reading and found out an interesting tidbit about him and teammate Bob Bourne. Before they were teammates on Long Island for 12 years from 1974-1986, they were teammates for the 1972 Covington (Virginia) Astros, a professional BASEBALL affiliate of the Houston Astros. That is absolutely wild. Two young guys from Saskatchewan end up playing professional baseball in the US South as teenagers, then end up winning 4 Stanley Cups together.
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RIP. Just did a little reading and found out an interesting tidbit about him and teammate Bob Bourne. Before they were teammates on Long Island for 12 years from 1974-1986, they were teammates for the 1972 Covington (Virginia) Astros, a professional BASEBALL affiliate of the Houston Astros. That is absolutely wild. Two young guys from Saskatchewan end up playing professional baseball in the US South as teenagers, then end up winning 4 Stanley Cups together.
Great player and guy.
Clark and his wife named one of their children after Bob.
Bourne.
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RIP. Just did a little reading and found out an interesting tidbit about him and teammate Bob Bourne. Before they were teammates on Long Island for 12 years from 1974-1986, they were teammates for the 1972 Covington (Virginia) Astros, a professional BASEBALL affiliate of the Houston Astros. That is absolutely wild. Two young guys from Saskatchewan end up playing professional baseball in the US South as teenagers, then end up winning 4 Stanley Cups together.
Justin Bourne from Sportsnet (Bob’s son) is married to Clark’s daughter and they have a couple of kids or at least one. They must be devastated.
Man this sucks, I really feel for them.
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Very sad news. Growing up in Moose Jaw, he was a true legend and home town hero. I lived and died hockey. Many long days were spent on the ODR's. Wherever the best shinney was happening. I followed the Regina Pats and Moose Jaw Canucks. The Pats because of Clarke Gillies and another Moose Javian, goalie Ed Stanioski. Ed went on to a decent NHL career playing for St. Louis and Winnipeg. The Canucks because they were Moose Jaw's team. I was able to see many games at the crushed can in the 70's Notable Canuck names I saw in person - Willie Desjardins, Bryan Trottier, Doug Smail and Mitch Bozak (Tyler's father). Crazy hockey back then. I remember my friend's dad going over the glass and onto the ice.
I have a few Clarke Gillies stories. When he was drafted by the Islanders it was huge news in Moose Jaw. Clarke was on a talk show. I called in and was able to congratulate him and chat hockey. I was 11 or 12 years old. What a moment! Another one is when my mom and dad and a few of my siblings were driving from Moose Jaw to Regina to do some shopping. Who passes us in a sweet new Chevy Chevelle SS - Clarke Gillies. Mesmerizing. Supposely going to the Regina aiport to report to the Islanders. My last story is 20 years or so later. I worked at Kananaskis Country Golf Course. Long story short, I was contacted by a friend of a friend and Clarke Gillies wanted to play Kananaskis. At the time, there was a pro sports celebrity golf circuit or something like that. I remember Mario Lemeuix playing in it. Clarke was an exceptional golfer. The next tournament was in Colorado somewhere and close to the same elevation as Kananaskis. I was able to arrange a tee time for Clarke and his travelling partner, a Long Island businessman. And, I played 18 holes of golf on Mt. Lorette with my hockey idol Clarke Gillies. He could crush the ball. Something I will never forget.
Again sad news and way too young.
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Clark Gillies passes away
