Edward George Nicholson (September 9, 1923 – January 15, 1987) was a Canadian professional
ice hockey
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defenceman
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who played in one
National Hockey League
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game for the
Detroit Red Wings
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during the
1947–48 season, on March 21, 1948 against the
Toronto Maple Leafs
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. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1943 to 1955, was spent in various minor leagues.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
See also
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List of players who played only one game in the NHL
External links
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1923 births
1987 deaths
Canadian ice hockey defencemen
Detroit Red Wings players
Ice hockey people from Ontario
Ontario Hockey Association Senior A League (1890–1979) players
Sportspeople from Kingston, Ontario
St. Louis Flyers players