Netminder Gary Bromley spent six years in the NHL in the 1970s and '80s chiefly as a second stringer. In addition to his NHL tenure, he was solid in junior, the minor leagues, and the WHA.
The native of Edmonton, Alberta played junior with the Regina Pats. He was signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Sabres in September 1971 and then spent two full years in the minors. He helped the Cincinnati Swords win the Calder Cup in 1973 then appeared briefly with the Sabres in 1973-74. The loss of Dave Dryden to the WHA and the health concerns surrounding Roger Crozier gave Bromley a chance to shine in 1974-75. He posted a 26-11-11 record and four shutouts but was relegated to back up status when Buffalo acquired Gerry Desjardins late in the season.
After an injury-riddled season in 1975-76, Bromley joined the Calgary Cowboys of the WHA the next season. He spent the 1977-78 campaign with the high-flying Winnipeg Jets before signing as a free agent with the Vancouver Canucks in May 1978. Bromley played parts of three seasons with the club where he toiled with Glen Hanlon, Dunc Wilson, and Richard Brodeur. He retired after spending the 1981-82 season with the New Haven Nighthawks of the AHL.
