Legends of Hockey - The Original Six

	Sid Abel - "Old Bootnose" was most famous for centering the Production Line with Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. But Sid Abel brought a Stanley Cup to Detroit by himself in 1943.
	George Armstrong - Hall of Famer "Chief" Armstrong was the long time captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs..
	Pete Babando - Pete Babando Stanley Cup heroics have stood the tests of time. His double overtime goal in game 7 of the 1950 Stanley Cup finals is still talked about to this day.

Ralph Backstrom - Junior hockey's best player in the late 1950s could only become a third line center in Montreal, but he was still a special member of 6 Stanley Cup championships.

	Doug Barkley - Doug Barkley was about to emerge as a top defenseman in hockey. Then he lost the sight in his right eye.
	Andy Bathgate - In the 1950s and 1960s there was no bigger star on Broadway than Andy Bathgate
	Bob Baun - Bob Baun will forever be remembered for just one goal - he scored a playoff over time goal on a broken leg.
	Jean Beliveau - One of the top ten players of all time, few were more graceful on or off the ice than hockey's original gentle giant.

	Doug Bentley - The older of the three Bentley brothers to play in the NHL, Doug is a Hall of Famer and a former scoring champion.
	Max Bentley - In the 1940s, no single player electrified crowds quite like the man they called "The Dipsy Doodle Dandy from Delisle."

	Leo Boivin - Who is the hardest hitting defenseman of all time? You couldn't go wrong by naming Leo Boivin.
	Marcel Bonin - "L'ours de Joliette" - "the bear of Joliette" - was the unexpected playoff hero in 1959
	Butch Bouchard - One of hockey's original giants, this rough and tumble defender was one of the greatest captains in Montreal history.

Johnny Bower - "The China Wall" was an aging superstar goalie before he even made it to the NHL. His profile includes war stories and a full version of his song Honky The Christmas Goose.

Carl Brewer - One of the most controversial people in the history of hockey, Carl Brewer helped Alan Eagleson's rise to power and then helped knock him down.

Dick Duff - This six time Stanley Cup champion and noted playoff performer was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.

Alex Faulkner - The first "Newfie" to leave the island and play in the National Hockey League, Alex Faulkner will always be Newfoundland's favorite hockey playing son.

John Ferguson - Though he was far more than a simple goon, everyone remembers the physical exploits of this key Montreal Canadiens rugged winger.

Guyle Fielder - Oldtimers will tell you Potlach, Idaho's Golden Guyle Fielder was the greatest minor league hockey player in the history of the sport.

Fern Flaman - Gordie Howe described rugged blue-liner Ferny Flaman as "the toughest defenseman I ever played against."

Reggie Fleming - An aggressive defensive forward with the Chicago Blackhawks, Reggie Fleming was nicknamed "Mr. Clean" but more for his resemblance to the cleaning product mascot than for his play on the ice.

	Lidio "Lee" Fogolin Sr. Lee Fogolin was solid defenseman in Chicago in the 1950s. His Chicago born son with the same name went on to become a similar defenseman with the 1980s Edmonton Oilers.
	Cal Gardner - A Stanley Cup champ with the Leafs in 1949 and 1951, Cal Gardner had a vicious feud with Montreal's Ken Reardon.

Eddie Giacomin - Eddie Giacomin is an immortal legend of Madison Square Gardens. The night he returned to MSG as a member of the Detroit Red Wings was one crazy night.

Boom Boom Geoffrion - Feared for his heavy shot, few players were as exciting and charismatic as Montreal's six time Stanley Cup champion.

Rod Gilbert - Rod Gilbert twice overcame paralysis to become the brightest star on Broadway. He teamed up with boyhood friend Jean Ratelle and Vic Hadfield on the GAG Line.

Phil Goyette - Together with best friend Don Marshall, the talented Phil Goyette made a nice addition to the New York Rangers during the 1960s.

	Leo Gavelle - Leo Gravelle was so fast they nicknamed him "The Gazelle."
	Bob Goldham - Bob Goldham was hockey's first shot blocking specialist.
	Terrible Ted Green - This mean-spirited rearguard was an all star and a winner, but is best remembered as the victim of an ugly stick swinging incident.
	Bep Guidolin - Talk about the fountain of youth - Bep Guidolin will always be known as the youngest player in NHL history.
	"Mr Goalie" Glenn Hall - The grandfather of butterfly goaltending played a record 502 consecutive games without a mask.

Doug Harvey - Considered by many to be the second greatest defenseman of all time, Harvey may have been the most important cog in the Habs 5 consecutive Stanley Cups in 1950s

	Bill "Red" Hay - Red Hay pioneered the way for hockey players enrolled in colleges.
	Camille "The Eel" Henry - One of the most popular Rangers from the 1950s and 1960s, "The Eel" slithered through NHL defenses as a noted goal scorer.

	Sugar Jim Henry - This popular goaltender is best remembered shaking hands with a bloodied Rocket Richard in the dramatic photograph.
	Bill Hicke - Bill Hicke was an outstanding junior and AHL player who was able to crack the Habs dynasty years just in time to win the 5th of 5 straight Stanley Cup championships in 1960.
	Charlie Hodge - Charlie Hodge had the unfortunate role of being number two goalie to the great Jacques Plante.
	Tim Horton - Known now for Honey Dip TimBits, Double Doubles and Rrroll up the Rrrim to Win, Tim Horton was originally a Hall of Fame blue liner.
	Gordie Howe - Forget about Gretzky or Lemieux. Old time hockey fans will insist Gordie Howe is the greatest of all time, with great merit. Mr. Hockey could do it all
	Harry Howell - Harry Howell was one of the last great old-era, pre Bobby Orr defensemen.
	Bobby Hull - The Golden Jet might be better known now as Brett's dad, but this Chicago and Winnipeg legend is one of the most important players in hockey history

	Tom Johnson - A wily though sometimes dirty defender, opposing players certainly knew when Hall of Fame defenseman Tom Johnson was on the ice.
	Red Kelly - A superstar defenseman with the Detroit Red Wings, he later became one of the most cerebral centers in hockey history while with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Forbes Kennedy - He set NHL records for most penalties in a playoff game (8), most minutes (38), most penalties in a period (6) and most penalty minutes in a period (34).

Dave Keon - This beloved Toronto Maple Leaf was an offensive threat and defensive ace, he did it all while picking up only 151 PIMs in 1725 big league games.

	Ed Kryzanowski - This former collegiate star at the University of Toronto turned in several solid seasons on the Bruins blue line in the early 1950s.
	Junior Langlois - Albert "Junio" Langlois replaced Dollard St. Laurent on defense half way through the late 1950s dynasty.
	Larry Leach - Little known Larry Leach took part in one of the most unusual penalty shots in NHL history.
	Tony Leswick - This undersized pest made a big name for himself as a defensive specialist. He was particularly well known for his battles with Rocket Richard.
	Ted Lindsay - "Terrible Ted" Lindsay not only goes down as one of the greatest players ever, but one of the most important figures in hockey history as well.
	Harry Lumley - "Apple Cheeks" Lumley is often forgotten about nowadays, but he was once one of hockey's top goaltenders.

	Bruce MacGregor - The Redheaded Rocket was a fine utility player for the Wings in the 1960s.
	Frank Mahovlich - The Big M is one of Toronto's most cherished superstars. He led the Leafs to 4 Stanley Cups, but his detractors, namely coach Imlach, made sure he paid a heavy price.

	Don Marshall - A great defensive player with Montreal in the 1950s, Marshall found his offensive game in New York in the 1960s.
	Eddie Mazur - Eddie Mazur's first four NHL goals all came in the Stanley Cup playoffs/
	Ab McDonald - Ab McDonald was the left winger on the famed "Scooter Line" with Stan Mikita and Kenny Wharram.

	Stan Mikita - While he may have been overshadowed a bit by the charismatic Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita may have been the better player of the two.
	Alfie Moore - In the afternoon he was enjoying himself to much at a Toronto tavern, wishing he had tickets to the opening game of the 1938 Stanley Cup finals. By evening he was the starting goaltender.
	Dickie Moore - One has to wonder had Moore's aggressive style not led to such severe injuries just how good Dickie Moore could have been. As it is, he is forever immortalized in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
	Ken Mosdell - "Kenny Mosdell was one of the best defensive forwards of his generation.
	Bill Mosienko - It is said that everyone gets 15 minutes of fame. Bill Mosienko only had 21 seconds.
	Jim "Chief" Neilson - A New York Rangers blue line stalwart, Neilson's quietly effective game never earned him the praise he was worthy of.

Eric Nesterenko - From hockey to Hollywood to the halls of academia to the slopes of Aspen, the unorthodox story of Eric Nesterenko is an interesting read.

Bert Olmstead - Bert Olmstead was the perfect power forward to compliment line mates Jean Beliveau and Boom Boom Geoffrion.

	Willie O'Ree - He is known as "The Jackie Robinson of Hockey" because Willie O'Ree was the first black hockey player in NHL history.
	Marty Pavelich - Pavelich was a key but forgotten member of the Red Wings 1950s Stanley Cup dynasty.
	Pierre Pilote - The best offensive defenseman in the league directly prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, Pilote was a role model for the likes of Larry Robinson and Denis Potvin.
	Jacques Plante - Best known for literally changing the face of hockey, Jake The Snake may be the greatest goalie of all time if not the most important.
	Andre Pronovost - Andre Pronovost was a defensive forward extraordinaire in the late 1950s.
	Marcel Pronovost - A fearless, rugged rearguard with Detroit Red Wings and later the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pronovost won 5 Stanley Cups

	Claude Provost - Nine time Stanley Cup champion Claude Provost earned a reputation as the top defensive forward of two different Montreal Canadiens dynasties.
	Bob Pulford - A very dedicated two way player, Bob Pulford was such a big part of the Maple Leafs success that he ended up in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
	Bones Raleigh - Here's the skinny on Bones Raleigh.
	Leo Reise Jr. - An under-noticed defenseman with the great Wings teams of the 1950s, Reise Jr. was a playoff hero.
	Henri Richard - Despite capturing 11 Stanley Cups and being an all around better player and scoring more points, Henri Richard will always be Rocket's little brother.

Maurice "Rocket" Richard - Montreal's incomparable Rocket Richard was far more than just a great hockey player - he represented all of Quebec.

Al Rollins - Chicago's saving grace during the lean 1950s, this superb goalie beat out Rocket Richard and Gordie Howe as league MVP in 1954.

Bobby Rousseau - A quiet member of the quiet dynasty, this 1966 All Star once scored 5 goals in one NHL game. He's got an addiction to silver - 4 Stanley Cups and 1 Olympic silver medal.

	Enio Sclisizzi - Foster Hewitt couldn't pronounce his name, so he dubbed him Jim Enio.
	Eddie Shack - Clear the track for Eddie Shack. Best known as a Toronto Maple Leaf, Shack's beloved antics on and off the ice make him a true legend of hockey

	Allan Stanley - Old "Snowshoes" escaped unreal expectations in New York to become Tim Horton's long time defense partner in Toronto.
	Wally Stanowski - "The Whirling Dervish" was a great skating defender. He was so good that during one stoppage of play he put on a figure skating display, which ultimately chased him out of town.
	Vic Stasiuk - Vic Stasiuk had a great enthusiasm for the great game of hockey.
	Jean Guy Talbot - A quietly efficient defenseman, Jean Guy Talbot was a nice piece of 7 Stanley Cup puzzles in Montreal.
	Bob Turner - The Regina native was quietly a part of all 5 Stanley Cup championships from 1956 through 1960.
	Norm Ullman - Even though he was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame, Norm Ullman remains one of hockey's most underrated stars.

Kenny Wharram - Speedster Kenny Wharram teamed well with Stan Mikita on the famous "Scooter Line.".

Benny Woit - Hard hitting Benny Woit was a favorite defense partner of Red Kelly.