IMAGE INFORMATION
EditGary George Inness - Born May 28, 1949 in Toronto, Ontario – Died February 23, 2021 in Barrie, Ontario was a Canadian ice Hockey goaltender, trainer and coach.
- Calder Cup Champion 1980 with Hershey Bears
Inness made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 20, 1973 vs Boston Bruins at Boston Garden in a 6-5 Bruins win. Inness played 20 minutes in relief of Jim Rutherford and allowed 2 goals on 16 shots. He got his 1st NHL victory vs Vancouver Canucks on January 18, 1974 at Pacific Coliseum in a 6-2 Penguins win.
Inness got his 1st NHL shutout vs Washington Capitals on November 17, 1974 at Capital Centre in a 6-0 Penguins win.
Inness played in 162 regular season games, winning 58, losing 61, 27 ties, 2 shutouts with 12 penalty minutes and 9 NHL playoff games, winning 5, losing 4 with 2 penalty minutes.
Gary Inness was inducted into McMaster University Hall of Fame in 1986.