146. 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 tough 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 also a four-time All-Star.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Duparquet, Quebec, Canada
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1973
- Position: Defence
- Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota North Stars
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Second Team All-Star (2) (1963 & 1964)
All-Star (4) (1961, 1963, 1964 & 1969)
Most Defensive Point Shares (1) (1965)
Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Chicago Blackhawks, 1961)
Should Moose Vasko be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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