Butch Deadmarsh (born April 15, 1950, in Trail, British Columbia) is a former ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the second round, 15th overall, of the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He played in the National Hockey League for the Sabres, Atlanta Flames, and Kansas City Scouts. He also played in the World Hockey Association for the Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys, Minnesota Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers, and Cincinnati Stingers. Wikipedia
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Ernest Charles Deadmarsh earned the nickname "Butch" because of his tough, hard-hitting playing style. He started his junior career as a member of the Tier II Kelowna Buckaroos of the British Columbia Hockey League, where he was the BCHL's Tier II Rookie www.sabreslegends.com/deadmarsh_b_bio.html