Lawrence Henry `` Little Dempsey '' Aurie ( February 8 , 1905 -- December 11 , 1952 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Cougars , Detroit Falcons and Detroit Red Wings .
Harry Lawrence `` Little Dempsey '' Aurie ( February 8 , 1905 in Sudbury , Ontario -- December 12 , 1952 in Detroit , Michigan ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Cougars , Detroit Falcons and Detroit Red Wings .