Sam Bettio played his junior hockey with the Copper Cliff Redmen of the NOJHA for two years. After averaging better than a goal per game in 1946-47 he was added to the roster of the Timmins Combine during their Memorial Cup run. In three games Bettio notched one goal.
Bettio turned pro in 1947-48 suiting up for the Hershey Bears and the Boston Olympics. After another year in Hershey, he got the opportunity to play in the NHL with the Boston Bruins in 1949-50, dressing for 44 games and responded with nine goals and 21 points. Despite the strong offensive production it was not enough to keep him in the lineup on a full-time basis.
Bettio continued his hockey career for another four years in Hershey and also spent another four years with the Buffalo Bisons. He was always known for his strong puckhandling skills and quick release on his shot, and he often had the point totals to prove it. However, he was not able to convince the NHL teams to give him another opportunity to play at the very elite level. He played the last four years of his career in the EPHL with the Sudbury Wolves, retiring in 1962.
Bettio turned pro in 1947-48 suiting up for the Hershey Bears and the Boston Olympics. After another year in Hershey, he got the opportunity to play in the NHL with the Boston Bruins in 1949-50, dressing for 44 games and responded with nine goals and 21 points. Despite the strong offensive production it was not enough to keep him in the lineup on a full-time basis.
Bettio continued his hockey career for another four years in Hershey and also spent another four years with the Buffalo Bisons. He was always known for his strong puckhandling skills and quick release on his shot, and he often had the point totals to prove it. However, he was not able to convince the NHL teams to give him another opportunity to play at the very elite level. He played the last four years of his career in the EPHL with the Sudbury Wolves, retiring in 1962.
The hockey world recently mourned the loss of Silvio “Sam” Bettio, who died at the age of 77 on June 14.
Bettio was a resident of Copper Cliff and played hockey in the AHL for 15 seasons. He also played in 44 NHL games with the Boston Bruins in 1949-50, recording nine goals and 21 points.
After hitting the big leagues, Bettio skated on home ice for four seasons with the Sudbury Wolves senior squad in the late 50s and early 60s.
He worked at Carrington Building Centre for 30 years in sales and as general manager. Bettio was a staunch supporter of community spirit. He was president of the Sudbury Gatchell Lions Club and Arthritis Society as well as treasurer of the Caruso Club. He also volunteered at the Sudbury Memorial Hospital.
Bettio was a resident of Copper Cliff and played hockey in the AHL for 15 seasons. He also played in 44 NHL games with the Boston Bruins in 1949-50, recording nine goals and 21 points.
After hitting the big leagues, Bettio skated on home ice for four seasons with the Sudbury Wolves senior squad in the late 50s and early 60s.
He worked at Carrington Building Centre for 30 years in sales and as general manager. Bettio was a staunch supporter of community spirit. He was president of the Sudbury Gatchell Lions Club and Arthritis Society as well as treasurer of the Caruso Club. He also volunteered at the Sudbury Memorial Hospital.
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