Raymond Owen McKay (born August 22, 1946 in

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from 1968 to 1974. He also played in the

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, Cleveland Crusaders, Birmingham Bulls, and Minnesota Fighting Saints from 1974 to 1978. In his NHL career, McKay played in 140 games, scoring two goals and adding sixteen assists. In the WHA, McKay played in 212 games, scoring fourteen goals and adding forty-four assists. Ray currently runs "Ray McKay's Hockey Specialized Training" program, based in Ilderton, Ontario.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards

* CMJHL First All-Star Team – 1967

References

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* 1946 births Living people Adirondack Red Wings players Birmingham Bulls players Buffalo Sabres players California Golden Seals players Canadian ice hockey coaches Canadian ice hockey defencemen Chicago Blackhawks players Cincinnati Swords players Cleveland Crusaders players Dallas Black Hawks players Diavoli HC Milano players Edmonton Oilers (WHA) players HC Varese players Hershey Bears players Medicine Hat Tigers coaches Minnesota Fighting Saints players Moose Jaw Canucks players Portland Buckaroos players Springfield Indians players Ice hockey people from Edmonton {{Canada-icehockey-defenceman-1940s-stub