Red Sullivan was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL) from the 1940s to the 1970s. He was born on December 25, 1929, in Peterborough, Ontario, and began playing hockey at a young age.
Sullivan started his professional career with the New York Rangers in 1949, where he played as a center for six seasons. He was known for his speed and agility on the ice, as well as his ability to score goals. In 1955, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played for two seasons before being traded again to the Boston Bruins.
Sullivan played for the Bruins for three seasons before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1960. He played for the Red Wings for one season before being traded back to the Rangers, where he finished his playing career in 1962.
After retiring as a player, Sullivan became a coach in the NHL. He started as an assistant coach for the Rangers in 1962 before becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in 1967. He coached the Kings for two seasons before being fired in 1969.
Sullivan then became the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1971. He coached the Penguins for three seasons before being fired in 1974. He then became an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals in 1975 before retiring from coaching.
Throughout his career, Sullivan was known for his leadership and dedication to the game of hockey. He was a skilled player and coach who had a positive impact on the teams he played for and coached. He was inducted into the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Peterborough Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003.
Sullivan passed away on June 23, 1991, at the age of 61. He left behind a legacy as a talented player and coach who made significant contributions to the NHL.
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