Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Today in history: December 21


December 21 in Indianapolis hockey history
1958: Pierre Brillant scores four goals in 7-1 Chiefs win over Fort Wayne. 

Birthdays
Gordon Kannegiesser: Racers defenseman for four games in 1974-75. They came at the end of a career that saw him play 150 NHL/WHA games for the St. Louis Blues, Denver Spurs, Houston Aeros and Racers, primarily from 1971-75. He also played 19 games with the Blues in 1967-68 before spending the next three years in the minors. Today, he is an insurance agent in his hometown. A native of North Bay, Ont., he is 66. 
Jason Wiley: Ice forward for 21 games in 2004-05, their first USHL season. He had a goal and an assist. He played the next year in the Tier II NAHL before embarking on a four-year career at Minnesota State-Mankato that saw him net 35 points. A native of North Branch, Minn., he is 26.

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