Lucknow native George Edwin Chin, part of the famous “Chin Line” in amateur hockey died peacefully at the age of 94 on November 28th.
George was the 7th son of a family of 14 children born in Lucknow on July 28th, 1929.
His two brother Bill and Abe were part of the famous “Chin Line” who were a massive success in amateur hockey where he and his brothers attended training camp for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Chin family who operated a Chinese restaurant also introduced Paul Henderson to the sport in their basement when a thin layer of water would freeze in the larder of the basement.
A celebration of life for George will be held in the new year.