John Richard Butler (June 2, 1926 — June 20, 2000) was a Canadian professional

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who played seven games in the

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with the

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during the 1947–48 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1946 to 1954, was spent in various minor leagues. Butler was born in

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. He played junior hockey for the

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and the

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. In 1946, Butler became a professional with the

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. The following season, Butler played seven games with the Black Hawks. It was his only NHL experience. Butler would continue in minor and senior hockey until 1958.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Butler, Dick 1926 births 2000 deaths Calgary Stampeders (WHL) players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Chicago Blackhawks players Hershey Bears players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Kansas City Pla-Mors players Tulsa Oilers (USHL) players 20th-century Canadian people