146. Moose Vasko

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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
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)