Gary Inness


Gary George Inness is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender and teacher.

Playing career

Signed as a free agent in 1973 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Inness would play for parts of almost three seasons in Pittsburgh before he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. After his stint with the Flyers, he would play for two seasons in the World Hockey Association with the Indianapolis Racers. After returning to the NHL he signed with the Washington Capitals, where he played for parts of three seasons before retiring at the end of the 1980–81 NHL season.

Post-Hockey Career

Inness worked as a teacher, and then a guidance Councillor at Barrie North Collegiate Institute up until early 2010, after which he retired. He was well known for his involvement with coaching in the school, and remains an important part of its history.