Fred Scanlan
Inducted:
1965
Player Stats
Born:
May 5, 1877
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada
Died:
November 11, 1950
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Position:
Forward
Left wing
College:
NA
Fred Scanlan was a quintessential "power forward" of the pre-NHL era and a vital component of the Montreal Shamrocks dynasty at the turn of the 20th century. Playing the left wing, Scanlan was celebrated for his rugged physicality, relentless forechecking, and deceptive speed. He was a key member of the Shamrocks' back-to-back Stanley Cup championship teams in 1899 and 1900, playing alongside fellow Hall of Famers Arthur Farrell and Harry Trihey.
Scanlan was part of what was arguably the first "legendary line" in hockey history, known for their sophisticated passing plays that revolutionized the game's offensive strategy. While his teammates often garnered the headlines for goal-scoring, Scanlan was the engine that retrieved pucks and created space. After the Shamrocks' era of dominance, he finished his career with the Winnipeg Victorias before retiring at the age of 26. He was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965.
Scanlan's Awards and Record:
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1899, 1900)
- CAHL Champion (1899, 1900)
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (1965)
- Member of the Montreal Shamrocks "Greatest Team" era
Career Teams:
Montreal Shamrocks
Winnipeg Victorias
Career Stats:
Seasons Played:
6
Games Played:
40
Goal:
28
Assists:
9
Stanley Cup Challenges:
5 Games / 6 Goals
Stanley Cup champion:
2 (1899,1900)