Curt Giles
Curtis Jon Giles is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.
Selected by the Minnesota [North Stars] in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, Giles had two tenures with the North Stars. During each, his steady defensive play helped guide the North Stars to appearances in the 1981 [Stanley Cup Finals|1981] and 1991 Stanley [Cup Finals]. Giles also played for the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues.
He had a portion of his left ring finger amputated on March 24, 1986 in order to compete in the 1986 Stanley Cup playoffs. The finger had a tumor in the bone and forced him to miss the end of the 1985-86 regular-season.
He is the head hockey coach at Edina High School, Minnesota. His team won the state title in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019 and 2024.
Awards and honours
- World Championship bronze medalist
- Olympic silver medalist
- "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame