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Fernie Flaman
Inducted:
1990
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Born:
January 25, 1927
Dysart, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died:
June 22, 2012
Westwood, Massachusetts, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
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)
Number Worn:
10
NHL Stats
Seasons:
1944–1961
Games Played:
910
Goals:
34
Assists:
174
Points:
208
Penalty Minutes:
1,370
Frank Mahovlich
Inducted:
1981
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Born:
January 10, 1938
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
Toronto St. Michael's Majors
Frank Mahovlich, known as “The Big M,” was one of the NHL’s most dominant left wings during the 1950s through the 1970s. Standing 6’1” with exceptional skating ability and a powerful shot, he combined size, finesse, and scoring touch to become a consistent offensive force.
Mahovlich began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1956, winning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year. He played a crucial role in four Stanley Cup championships with Toronto (1962–1964, 1967) before joining the Detroit Red Wings, where he formed one of the league’s most feared scoring lines. Later, with the Montreal Canadiens, he added two more Stanley Cups (1971, 1973). Over his career, Mahovlich tallied 533 goals and 570 assists for 1,103 points in 1,181 games, earning 13 All-Star Game selections.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981, he remains celebrated for his elegance on the ice and ability to rise in big moments.
Mahovlich's Awards and Records
- 6× Stanley Cup Champion (1962–1964, 1967, 1971, 1973)
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1958)
- 8× NHL All-Star Game selection
- Canada Cup champion (1976)
NHL Records
- Most Goals in a Season by a Maple Leafs Rookie – 20 goals (1957–58)
- One of the First NHL Players to Score 500 Goals and 1,000 Points
- Career Points Leader Among Left Wings at Retirement
- Key scorer in two different Original Six dynasties
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1956-1968)
Detroit Red Wings (1968-1971)
Montreal Canadiens (1971-1974)
National team:
Canada (1972,1974)
Number Worn:
27
NHL Stats
Games Played:
1,181
Goals:
533
Assists:
570
Points:
1,103
Penalty Minutes:
1,056
Playoffs Games:
137
Playoff Points:
118 (51 G, 67 A)
International Game:
12
Points:
4 (2 G, 2 A)
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