Bill Mosienko
Inducted:
1965
Player Stats
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Born:
November 2, 1921
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died:
July 9, 1994
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
William "Bill" Mosienko was a lightning-fast right winger who spent his entire 14-season career with the Chicago Black Hawks. Widely considered one of the fastest skaters and most gentlemanly players of his era, Mosienko was the third member of the legendary "Pony Line" alongside Max and Doug Bentley. His playing style was defined by explosive speed, agility, and a soft touch around the net, which allowed him to consistently beat defenders in the "Original Six" era.
Mosienko's name is etched permanently in the NHL record books for one of the most unbreakable feats in sports history: scoring three goals in just 21 seconds. Despite his small stature, he was remarkably durable and a perennial threat for the Lady Byng Trophy, which he won in 1945. A true franchise icon, he retired as the Black Hawks' all-time leading scorer at the time. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965.
Mosienko's Awards and Record:
- 1x Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1945)
- 2x NHL Second All-Star Team (1945, 1946)
- 5x NHL All-Star Game appearance
- Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Member
- Named to the "100 Greatest NHL Players" (2017)
Notable Achievements:
- Scored three goals in a span of 21 seconds against the New York Rangers in 1952
- Averaged only 8.6 penalty minutes per season over his 14-year career
NHL Teams
Chicago Black Hawks (1941-1955)
Number Worn:
8
NHL Stats
Season Played:
14 (1941-1955)
Games Played:
710
Goals:
258
Assists:
282
Points:
540
Penalty Minutes:
121
Playoff Game:
22
Playoff Points:
14 (G-10, A-4)