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Al Arbour passes away at 82

Al Arbour. He was 82 years old.

A defenceman who played a traditional stay-at-home game, Arbour's path to the NHL began in his hometown of Sudbury, Ont., where he was born in 1932. He was signed by the Detroit Red Wings prior to the 1949-50 season and joined the Windsor Spitfires. He played four seasons in Windsor, with his stay coming to an end after the 1952-53 season. Following his time in Windsor he suited up for the Western League's Edmonton Flyers where he captured a championship in 1953.

During the 1953-54 season, he made his NHL debut for the Red Wings and played 36 games for the team.