Garry Galley (1990) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Garry Galley

Induction:
1990
Class:
1984

Garry Galley was one of the top collegiate players during his 3 years at BGSU. An Ottawa, Ontario native, Galley played a big role in the Falcons winning Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular-season titles in each of his three seasons. BGSU compiled a 66-16-6 (.767) league mark during his three seasons while qualifying for the NCAA Tournament twice.

Galley helped the Falcons reach the pinnacle of college hockey by winning the 1984 NCAA title with a thrilling 5-4 win over Minnesota-Duluth in four overtimes. Galley was named to the all-tournament team at the national tournament, which was played at Lake Placid, N.Y.

Galley still holds school records for points in a season by a defenseman (67, 1983-84) and assists in a season by a defenseman (52, 1983-84). Galley's 152 career points tied him with Chuck Gyles for second among the highest scoring defensemen in BG history.

Galley played in the NHL for Los Angeles and Washington in addition to Boston, Galley helped lead the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1989-90.

Garry Galley was elected to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990.