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259. Eric Nesterenko

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259. Eric Nesterenko
Eric Nesterenko may have barely been a half a point per game forward over his career, but he was a glue guy who was known for his elbows and ability to aggravate opponents and throw them off their game.  He was an important piece in the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup win in 1961 and he would twice lead the NHL in Short-Handed Goals.

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  • Country of Origin: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1977
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Non-NHL Teams: Chicago Cougars (WHA)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (2) (1961 & 1965)

    Most Short-Handed Goals (2) (1965 & 1967)

    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Chicago Blackhawks 1961)

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