Des Roche Ice hockey player

Desmond Michael Patrick "Desse" Roche (February 1, 1909 – January 18, 1971) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Maroons, Senators, Eagles, Canadiens and Red Wings. He is one of only six NHL players to have worn the number 99. His brother Earl Roche also played in the National Hockey League. Roche scored the final goal of the original Ottawa Senators NHL franchise on March 17, 1934 to tie the Maroons 2–2 in Montreal.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 01, 1909
Birth place
Ontario , Canada , Kemptville
Date of deathJanuary 18, 1971
Height (meters)1.6764
Weight (Kilograms)70.7616

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Ice hockey player

Career start1930
Career end1939
former team
Detroit Red Wings
National Hockey League
International Hockey League (1929–36)
Montreal Canadiens
Pacific Coast Hockey League
Tulsa Oilers
Montreal Maroons
St. Louis Eagles
Ottawa Senators (original)
Cleveland Falcons
Windsor Bulldogs
St. Louis Flyers
Pittsburgh Shamrocks
American Hockey Association (1926–42)
Spokane Clippers
position
Winger (ice hockey)
shootsRight

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