Neil Colville was a Canadian professional hockey player who played for the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1914 and began his hockey career in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. He was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to read the game.

Colville joined the New York Rangers in 1935 and quickly became a fan favorite. He was a key member of the Rangers' Stanley Cup-winning team in 1940. He was also named to the NHL's First All-Star Team in 1941. After the 1941-42 season, Colville was traded to the Montreal Canadiens, where he continued to be a reliable defensive player. He was part of the Canadiens' Stanley Cup-winning team in 1944 and was named to the NHL's Second All-Star Team in 1945.

Colville retired from the NHL in 1952 after 17 seasons. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966. He was also inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. Colville was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to read the game. He was a key member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams and was named to two NHL All-Star Teams. He was a respected player and leader throughout his career and is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era.

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