Career
Bert was a rugged, stay-at-home defenceman who could also provide crisp outlet passes to his forwards. The Red Wings made the finals that season before Montreal defeated them four games to two. Detroit slumped in 1967-1968 and traded Bert, with Ted Hampson, to the Oakland Seals for defenceman Kent Douglas.
The Seals finished second in 1968-1969 and fourth in 1969-1970 in the West Division of the National Hockey League, and Bert"s fine play was part of the reason.
The Oakland Seals became the California Golden Seals in 1970-1971, and Bert was injured much of the year, which contributed to the Seals last place finish. He was traded to the New York Rangers in 1972-1973, but only played eight games.
He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1973 intra-league draft and it was here that he played his best hockey. His skating began to go in 1978-1979 and he retired at season"s education
He later coached minor league hockey before coaching the National Hockey League"s Colorado Rockies for 24 games in 1981-1982 before he was fired and replaced by Marshall Johnston.
He currently is an amateur scout for the Carolina Hurricanes.