Alvin Douglas McKay (May 28, 1929 – May 11, 2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played one playoff game in the

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with the

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during the

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, helping Detroit win the

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, though his name did not appear on the Cup. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1947 to 1957, was spent in various minor leagues. He also won the

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with the

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of the

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in 1950, along with teammate Gordon Haidy. McKay and

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are the only NHL players to play their only game in the Stanley Cup Finals. McKay died in May 2020 at the age of 90.A. Douglas McKay
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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

References

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

See also

References