Ray Dudra

(Dec. 19, 1943 —)

Born in Edmonton, he retired from the scouting game on June 12, 2023, after spending 40 years in the WHL and earning four Memorial Cup rings. . . . He got his start in 1984 as a regional scout with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Stayed with them through 1989-90, serving as head scout for seven seasons, and was part of Memorial Cup titles in 1987 and 1988. . . . Went on to the Spokane Chiefs, where he worked for 18 years (1990-2008) as head scout and then director of player personnel. While there, he was in on two more Memorial Cup championships (1991 and 2008). . . Also scouted for the Prince Albert Raiders (2008-13), Saskatoon Blades (2013-14) and Tri-City Americans (2015-23). . . . Was senior scout advisor with the Americans when he retired.