He left the NHL following the 1958 season, playing part of one season in the minors before retiring. He won two Stanley Cups with Detroit in 1952, 1954, and made three All-Star Game appearances in his 12-year NHL career.
Following the 1958 NHL season, he played part of one minor league season before retiring. He claimed two Stanley Cups with Detroit in 1952, 1954, and participated in three All-Star Games throughout his twelve-year NHL tenure.