Joe Turner (ice hockey)

Joseph Turner (March 28, 1919 – December 13, 1944 or January 21, 1945) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played one game in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1941–42 season. He later served in the United States Army during the Second World War, and was killed in action during the Battle of Hürtgen Forest in 1945.

Joe Turner
Turner circa 1941–42
Born (1919-03-28)March 28, 1919
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Died January 21, 1945(1945-01-21) (aged 25)
Hurtgen Forest, Germany
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 19401942
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