Murray (Torchy) Schell

(April 28, 1926 — Dec. 8, 1981)

A native of Kinmount, Ont., he was born Murray Godfrey Schell. Was known as Torchy because of his flaming red hair, most of which was gone by his 40th birthday. . . . Joined the RCMP in Toronto in 1947; retired as staff sergeant in 1969. . . . Spent most of his RCMP career in various Saskatchewan communities. . . . Hired by Toronto Maple Leafs as western scout in 1969. . . . Moved to NHL Central Scouting in 1975. Was working for CS when he died in Kinmount while visiting his mother prior to attending a hockey game in Niagara Falls. . . . Was a huge collector of hockey memorabilia. . . . Hand injury ended playing career in junior. . . . An uncle to former WHL star Guyle Fielder. . . . During scouting years, he worked summers as assistant equipment manager with Saskatchewan Roughriders.