Chuck Hamilton was a professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on August 15, 1940, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hamilton began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) with the Toronto Marlboros in the late 1950s. He played for the Marlboros for three seasons, from 1957 to 1960, and helped the team win the Memorial Cup in 1959.
In 1960, Hamilton turned professional and joined the Boston Bruins organization. He played for the Bruins' minor league affiliate, the Kingston Frontenacs, for two seasons before making his NHL debut in the 1962-63 season. Hamilton played in 70 games for the Bruins that season, scoring two goals and adding 11 assists.
Hamilton spent the next several seasons splitting time between the Bruins and their minor league affiliates. He played in a total of 266 games for the Bruins over seven seasons, scoring 12 goals and adding 47 assists. Hamilton was known for his physical play and his ability to play a shutdown role on defense.
In 1970, Hamilton was traded to the Detroit Red Wings. He played in 68 games for the Red Wings that season, scoring two goals and adding 12 assists. Hamilton played one more season for the Red Wings before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1972.
Hamilton played in 38 games for the Penguins in the 1972-73 season, scoring one goal and adding six assists. He retired from professional hockey at the end of that season.
Overall, Hamilton played in 372 NHL games over 11 seasons, scoring 15 goals and adding 65 assists. He was known as a tough, physical defenseman who was not afraid to drop the gloves when necessary. Hamilton was also a reliable penalty killer and was often used in defensive situations.
After retiring from hockey, Hamilton worked as a sales representative for a sporting goods company. He also coached minor hockey in the Toronto area. Hamilton passed away on December 27, 2018, at the age of 78. He is remembered as a hard-working, dedicated player who gave his all on the ice.
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