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140. Moose Vasko

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140. Moose Vasko

Before we continue, can we state how much we love the hockey name of “Moose Vasko”?

It is awesome, right?

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Elmer “Moose” Vasko was a rugged blueliner who played the bulk of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks.  Vasco was named a Second Team All-Star in back-to-back campaigns (1963 & 1964), and he would help the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup.  In his two Second Team All-Star years, he was a top-five finisher in Norris Trophy voting, and in the 1965 Playoffs, he finished first in Plus/Minus.  He would also finish first in Defensive Point Shares that year and is a four-time All-Star.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Duparquet, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1973
  • Position: Defence
  • Games Played: 796
  • Notable Statistics:

    34 Goals
    166 Assists
    200 Points
    +48 Plus/Minus**
    721 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    54.9 Point Shares

    78 Playoff Games
    2 Goals
    7 Assists
    9 Points
    +12 Plus/Minus**
    75 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*

    *These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
    **Plus/Minus was a stat in the 1959/60 Season.

  • Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota North Stars
  • Non-NHL Teams: St. Catharines Teepees (OHA)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Chicago Blackhawks, 1961)
    Second Team All-Star (2) (1963 & 1964)
    All-Star (4) (1961, 1963, 1964 & 1969)
    Most Defensive Point Shares (1) (1965)
    Memorial Cup Champion (1) (St. Catharines Teepees 1954)


  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Norris Trophy Finishes:
    4th in 1963 & 3rd in 1964
    2 Top Ten Plus/Minus Finishes
    1 Top Ten Penalties in Minutes Finish
    3 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finishes
    5 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
  • Rankings: None

Should Moose Vasko be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 33.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%

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