Marty Howe
| Marty Howe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Howe in 1975 | |||
| Born |
February 18, 1954 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Houston Aeros New England Whalers Boston Bruins Hartford Whalers | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
51st overall, 1974 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1973–1985 | ||
Marty Gordon Howe (born February 18, 1954) is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Howe was drafted in the third round, 51st overall in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He elected to play for the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association (WHA) in 1973, where he played with his father and brother for four seasons. From 2001 to 2006, he was an assistant coach for the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. He is the son of Colleen and Gordie Howe, older brother of Mark Howe, and nephew of Vic Howe. Howe now lives with his wife Mary in Glastonbury, Connecticut.