Fernie Flaman Hall of Fame NHL

Fernie Flaman was one of hockey’s most respected and rugged defensemen during the Original Six era. Known for his physical, no-nonsense style of play, Flaman anchored the blue line for the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs from the mid-1940s through the early 1960s.

He was a natural leader who captained the Bruins for several seasons, earning admiration for his toughness, consistency, and ability to shut down opposing forwards. Flaman wasn't flashy, but he was reliable—rarely caught out of position and always ready to deliver a clean but punishing check.

After his playing career, he went on to coach at the college and minor-league level, continuing to shape the game. His dedication, leadership, and defensive excellence earned him a rightful place among hockey’s all-time greats.

Flaman's Awards and Records

• 6× NHL All-Star Game participant (1951, 1953–1957)
• Boston Bruins Captain (1955–1961)
• One of the toughest defensemen of his era
• 1,370 career penalty minutes, among leaders of his time
• Coached Northeastern University for nearly 20 years
• Contributed to Stanley Cup-winning Maple Leafs (1949)

NHL Records

• NHL’s all-time leaders in penalty minutes during his career peak
• One of the first NHL defensemen to reach 1,000 career penalty minutes
• Top 5 in penalty minutes multiple seasons during the 1950s

NHL Teams:

Boston Bruins (1944-51;1954-61)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1950-54)