OHL mourns the loss of Dick Cherry

The Ontario Hockey League is saddened by news of the passing of alumnus and long-time scout Dick Cherry. The Kingston native died on March 6th, three weeks shy of his 88th birthday.

The younger brother of Canadian hockey icon Don Cherry, Dick Cherry played two seasons on the blueline with the OHA’s Barrie Flyers from 1955-57 before embarking on a lengthy pro career that included 145 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, and more prominently the Philadelphia Flyers. Following retirement in 1975, Cherry got involved in education, becoming a teacher and eventually a principal. He would eventually get involved in scouting with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues before joining the Frontenacs as their Director of Player Development in 2005. He’d continue his work with the Frontenacs organization in their scouting department, maintaining a steadfast love of the game even in his later years.

“Dick was an incredible human being that meant a lot to me personally.” said Frontenacs President and Governor Doug Springer. “He was an ally and a confidant, but more importantly he was a dear friend of mine and valued member of the Frontenacs family. May his memory be a blessing.”

For more on the life and career of Dick Cherry, visit the Kingston Whig-Standard.