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Hec Kilrea was born on 11 June, 1907 in Blackburn, Ontario, Canada, is a Hector Joseph Hurricane" Kilrea was ice hockey forward ice hockey forward. Discover Hec Kilrea's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

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Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 11 June 1907
Birthday 11 June
Birthplace Blackburn, Ontario, Canada
Date of death 6 September, 1969
Died Place Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality Canada

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Hec Kilrea Height, Weight & Measurements

At 62 years old, Hec Kilrea height is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) and Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb).

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Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Hec Kilrea Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hec Kilrea worth at the age of 62 years old? Hec Kilrea’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Hec Kilrea's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1907

Hector Joseph "Hurricane" Kilrea (June 11, 1907 — September 6, 1969) was a Canadian ice hockey forward.

1925

He played for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League between 1925 and 1940.

Kilrea made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut in 1925 with the Ottawa Senators.

1927

A noted scorer during his career, Kilrea twice finished in the top ten for scoring, and won the Stanley Cup three times, with the Senators in 1927 and Red Wings in 1936 and 1937.

His brothers Ken and Wally, and nephew Brian were also NHL players.

After retiring from hockey Kilrea served in the United States Army during World War II, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.

1929

In 1929–30 he finished fifth in league scoring with 58 points in 44 games Kilrea spent six seasons with the Senators before the team suspended operations for the 1931–32 season, owing to financial difficulties.

The Senators players were dispersed among the other NHL teams, with Kilrea selected by the Detroit Falcons.

1932

He played the season there before rejoining the Senators for 1932–33.

He was then traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing two seasons there before going to the Detroit Red Wings (the Falcons had renamed themselves in 1932).

Kilrea played the last five seasons of his NHL career with Detroit, and followed that with four seasons in the minor American Hockey League (AHL), all with the Indianapolis Capitals.

1941

With Indianapolis he won the Calder Cup as AHL champions in 1941–42.

Kilrea was born in Blackburn, Ontario.

1943

After his NHL career Kilrea spent four years in the American Hockey League, and retired in 1943.

1944

On December 12, 1944 he took out a German tank, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (the second highest military decoration of the United States Army) for this.

He also received the Purple Heart and French Croix de Guerre.

1969

Later in life Kilrea worked for the Ford Motor Company, and died in 1969.

2014

He served with Company "K", 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division.

2016

Aside from hockey, he was also a champion speed skater, and once won a race at the Montreal Forum in 1928, circuiting the ice in 16 2/5 seconds.

After his playing career Kilrea worked for the Ford Motor Company.

His brothers Ken Kilrea, and Wally Kilrea, and nephew Brian Kilrea also played in the NHL.

Brian would later become a coach, and coached the Ottawa 67s of the Ontario Hockey League for 31 years.

After his retirement from hockey Kilrea became a U.S. citizen.

With the outbreak of World War II he tried to enlist with the Canadian military, but being in his early 30s was considered too old.

and like many others, enlisted for duty in World War II, finishing with the rank of staff sergeant.

He saw action in Italy, including the Battle of Anzio and went on into France and Germany.