| Alf Pike | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Alf Pike in 1960 | |||
| Born |
September 15, 1917 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Died |
March 1, 2009 (aged 91) Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing/Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career |
1939–1943 1945–1947 | ||
Alfred George Pike (September 15, 1917 – March 1, 2009) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who spent six National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the New York Rangers between 1939 and 1947. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he was a product of the hockey school there that was operated by Lester Patrick, the Rangers' coach and general manager. A licensed mortician in the offseason, Pike's nickname was "The Embalmer". He also served as coach at various levels of the sport. During World War II, Pike attained rank of Leading Aircraftsman with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served, and played hockey, in Winnipeg and also while stationed at Leeming Yorkshire home to RCAF 427 Lion and 429 Bison heavy bomber Squadrons.