Clark Gillies was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
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20 Facts About Clark Gillies
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Clark Gillies played for the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League between 1974 and 1988.
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In 958 career games, Clark Gillies recorded 319 goals, 378 assists, and 1,023 penalty minutes.
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Clark Gillies's father insisted that Clark learn to skate and keep his balance before allowing him to bring a hockey stick onto the ice.
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Clark Gillies began playing ice hockey casually at the age of six and in organized leagues at the age of seven.
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Clark Gillies played with a local team in Moose Jaw until it ceased operation.
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In 1970, at 16, Clark Gillies signed with the Houston Astros and played three years of minor league baseball in Covington, Virginia.
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Clark Gillies suffered from homesickness and continued to play hockey during the off season.
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Clark Gillies eventually moved on to play in the Western Canada Hockey League with the Regina Pats.
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In 1974, his final season for Regina, Clark Gillies had 46 goals and 66 assists, was named to the league's First All-Star team, and the team won the 1974 Memorial Cup as Canadian major junior hockey champions.
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Clark Gillies was selected by the World Hockey Association's Edmonton Oilers in the WHA draft, but signed with the Islanders, making the team out of training camp.
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Clark Gillies captained the Islanders through two disappointing seasons, in part because the Islanders appeared to lack team toughness.
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Clark Gillies was used during this series as the Islanders' chief protector and enforcer, and in taking on this role, Clark Gillies allowed his team to battle through a violent series with the Bruins.
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Clark Gillies, who was honoured by the Islanders on December 13,2014, remained active in the Long Island community.
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Clark Gillies was a business development manager at Protective Wealth Consultants in Huntington, New York.
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Clark Gillies played in 30 to 40 charity softball games per year.
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Clark Gillies was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island in the Hockey Category with the Class of 1998.
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Clark Gillies was not related to Trevor Gillies, who played for the Islanders.
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Clark Gillies died of cancer at his residence in Greenlawn on January 21,2022, at the age of 67.
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