Robert Gerald "Bob" Kabel (November 11, 1934 – November 12, 2016) was a Canadian

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who played 48 games in the

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with

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during the 1959–60 and 1960–61 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1955 to 1970, was spent in various minor leagues

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards and achievements

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( AHL) Championships (1961 & 1962) *Honoured Member of the

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References

External links

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Bob Kabel's biography
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