Ray Getliffe

Ray Getliffe (April 3, 1914 – June 15, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.
Born in Galt, Ontario (now Cambridge, Ontario), he played junior with the London Diamonds and the Stratford Midgets. He also played for the Charlottetown Abbies of the Maritime Senior Hockey League in 1934-35.
He was noted as being the person who gave teammate Maurice Richard his nickname, "The Rocket". Getliffe's name is on the Stanley Cup twice, for 1939 with Boston and 1944 with Montreal. On February 6, 1943 while playing for the Canadiens he scored five goals in one game.
Getliffe retired in 1945, having played 393 NHL games and scoring 136 goals and 137 assists. In 45 playoff games he scored 9 goals and 10 assists.
==Gallery==
1936-Dec-Sands-Cowley-Getliffe cartoon.jpg|The Bruins "Kid Line" led the team in scoring during the 1936-37 season.
1937-Feb-Kid Line photo.jpg|The Bruins "Kid Line" of Charlie Sands, Bill Cowley and Ray Getliffe led the team in scoring during the 1936-37 season.
1937-Jan-Beattie-Cook-Getliffe.jpg|Bruins 1936-37 left wingers Captain Jack Beattie, Bun Cook, Ray Getliffe.
1937-Nov-Bruins 1st two lines.jpg|The Bruins first and second lines, November 1937.
1938-Mar22-Sands-Shore-Thompson-Cowley-Portland-Getliffe.jpg|Charlie Sands, Eddie Shore, Tiny Thompson, Bill Cowley, Jack Portland, Ray Getliffe, March 1938.
11Dec1938-Brimsek-Shore-Getliffe.jpg|Brimsek, Shore and #6 Getliffe battle the Rangers in a 3-0 win on December 11, 1938.
1939-Feb14-Sands-Cowley-Getliffe.jpg|Charlie Sands and Ray Getliffe returned from the minors, February 13, 1939.
1940-41-Getliffe_Singbush_Graboski_Gardiner.jpg|Ray Getliffe, Alex Singbush, Tony Graboski and goalie Bert Gardiner in 1940-41 action.
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