Herbert Drury

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Not to be confused with the British gymnast and Olympic medalist Herbert Drury (gymnast).

Men's Ice hockey
Olympic medal record
Silver	1920 Antwerp	Team competition
Silver	1924 Chamonix	Team competition

Herbert Joseph Drury (born March 2, 1895 in Midland, Ontario – July 1, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a Canadian/American professional ice hockey defenceman who played 6 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Quakers. Following his retirement from professional hockey Drury became a steamfitter in Pittsburgh. Drury died in 1965 and is interred at Calvary Cemetery.

[edit] Playing career

Drury joined the Pittsburgh Yellowjackets of the USAHA in 1916. In 1918-19 he was called by the military service and didn't return to hockey until 1921. He continued playing in the USAHA until 1925 when he signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL). He played with the Pirates for 5 seasons, followed by one with the Philadelphia Quakers (NHL).

[edit] International play

Although Canadian born, Herb Drury was best known for being a member of the U.S. Olympic team that played in the first Winter Games at Chamonix, France in 1924. Drury recorded an astounding 22 goals along with 3 assists, for a total of 25 points in the tournament. After defeating team Sweden 20-0, the U.S. settled for the silver medal following a 6-1 defeat to Canada. Drury scored the lone American goal during the Gold medal game.