Edgar Laprade
Inducted:
1993
Player Stats
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Born:
October 10, 1919
Mine Centre, Ontario, Canada
Died:
April 28, 2014
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Edgar Laprade was a smooth, intelligent center who built his reputation on clean play, sharp passing, and consistency during a decade-long NHL career with the New York Rangers. Joining the league in 1945 after serving in World War II, Laprade made an immediate impact by winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. He was a reliable playmaker who rarely took penalties and played with discipline in an era known for its physicality.
Laprade's hockey sense and calm presence allowed him to thrive against the league's toughest competition. Though the Rangers struggled as a team during much of his career, Laprade remained a steady performer and earned four All-Star selections. His career totals reflect his unselfish game, and his sportsmanship earned him the Lady Byng Trophy in 1949. For his strong two-way play and professionalism, Laprade was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993.
Laprade's Awards and Honors
- 4× NHL All-Star (1947, 1948, 1949, 1950)
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1946)
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1949)
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1993)
NHL Records
- One of the Few NHL Players to Win Calder and Lady Byng Trophies
- Exceptionally Low Career Penalty Minutes
- Never Recorded More Than 10 Penalty Minutes in a Season
- 4 Consecutive NHL All-Star Selections (1947–1950)
- One of the NHL’s most disciplined and respected players of his era
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1945-1955)
Number Worn:
10
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
10 (1945-1955)
Games Played:
500
Goals:
108
Assists:
172
Points:
280
Penalty Minutes:
42