256. Wally Stanowski

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A member of four Stanley Cup Championship teams for the Toronto Maple Leafs (1942, 1945, 1947 & 1948), Wally Stanowski was the runner-up for the Calder Trophy in 1940 and was a First Team All-Star the following season when he had a career high 21 Points. Nicknamed the “Whirling Dervish” for his skating skills and aggressive play Stanowski was incredibly popular and probably would have had a more honored career had he not had to serve his country during World War II. He would notably lead all skaters in Assists in the 1942 post season.

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Country of Origin: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1954
Position: Defence
Games Played: 428
Notable Statistics:
23 Goals
88 Assists
111 Points
N/A Plus/Minus**
160 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
34.3 Point Shares

60 Playoff Games
3 Goals
14 Assists
17 Points
N/A Plus/Minus
13 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These became stats in the 2007-08 Season.
**Plus/Minus became a stat in the 1959-60 Season.
Played For: New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs
Non-NHL Teams: St. Boniface Seals (MJHL)
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (4) (Toronto Maple Leafs, 1942, 1945, 1947 & 1948)
First Team All-Star (1) (1941)
All-Star (1947)
Most Defensive Point Shares (1) (1941)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: 2 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finishes
2 Top Ten Defensive Point Shares Finishes
1 Top Ten Point Shares Finish
Rankings: None