Sid Abel
Career Overview

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Sid Abel was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach and general manager in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Melville, Saskatchewan in 1918 and began his career in the minor leagues. He was signed by the Detroit Red Wings in 1938 and played for them for 14 seasons, winning three Stanley Cups. He was a three-time

Sid Abel was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach and general manager in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Melville, Saskatchewan in 1918 and began his career in the minor leagues. He was signed by the Detroit Red Wings in 1938 and played for them for 14 seasons, winning three Stanley Cups. He was a three-time

Career Coaching Record

NHL 1953-1976

Win-Loss

382–427

Win %

.472

Post Season

32–44

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1939-1952

Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

Player

1953-1954

Chicago Black Hawks (NHL)

Head Coach

1953-1954

Chicago Black Hawks (NHL)

Player

1958-1970

Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

Head Coach

1963-1970

Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

General Manager

1972

St. Louis Blues (NHL)

General Manager

1972

St. Louis Blues (NHL)

Head Coach

1975-1976

Kansas City Scouts (NHL)

General Manager

1976

Kansas City Scouts (NHL)

Head Coach

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