In 1982-83, Reg Leach played his final season in the National Hockey League, appearing in 78 games for the Detroit Red Wings. The one-time 61 goal scorer with the Philadelphia Flyers contributed 15 goals and 17 assists for 32 points with the Red Wings.
Leach was originally the third overall pick at the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft by the Boston Bruins. Just Gilbert Perreault and Dale Tallon were selected above him. The Bruins also had the fourth overall pick, taking Rick MacLeish. Of course, Leach and MacLeish would both later star with the Flyers.
Reggie played 934 regular season and 94 playoff games in the NHL between 1970-71 and 1982-83 with the Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. He was a Stanley Cup champion with the Flyers in 1974-75 and had seasons of 61 and 50 goals. In 1975-76, despite losing in the final to the Montreal Canadiens, Leach was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner.
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