Bert Olmstead NHL Hall of Fame

Bert Olmstead Hall Of Fame NHL

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Bert Olmstead

Inducted:
1985

Bert Olmstead NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)

Born:
September 4, 1926
Sceptre, Saskatchewan, Canada

Died:
November 16, 2015
High River, Alberta, Canada

Position:
Left wing

College:
Moose Jaw Canucks

Bert Olmstead was a Canadian left winger celebrated for his playmaking ability and leadership on the ice. Born on September 4, 1926, in Sceptre, Saskatchewan, he played 14 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Olmstead was known for his exceptional vision and passing, leading the league in assists during the 1955–56 season with 56 assists. He was a key figure in Montreal's dominance during the 1950s, contributing to four Stanley Cup championships with the team. In 1962, he concluded his playing career with the Maple Leafs, securing his fifth and final Stanley Cup title.

Olmstead was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985, cementing his legacy as one of the game's greats. His impact on the ice and his contributions to the sport continue to be remembered.

Olmstead's Awards and Records

    • NHL Second All-Star Team (1955–56, 1956–57)
    • Led NHL in assists (1955–56: 56 assists)
    • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1985)
    • Held the NHL record for most points in a single game with 8 points on January 9, 1954

      NHL Teams:

      Chicago Black Hawks (1948-1951)
      Montreal Canadiens (1951-1962)

      Number Worn:
      4, 11

      NHL Stats

      Games Played:
      848
      Goals:
      181
      Assists:
      421
      Points:
      602
      Penalty Minutes:
      884
      Playoffs Games:
      115
      Playoff Points:
      59 (16 G, 43 A)
      Game Managed(as coach):
      64
      Win/Lose:
      11-37