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Herbie Lewis - Born in Calgary, Alberta in 1906. The small but explosive left-winger played 11 NHL seasons, all with the Detroit organization... Cougars (1928-30), Falcons  (1930-32) and Red Wings  (1932-39).

Known as "The Duke of Duluth", he was one of the most electrifying players during the 1930's. Had his most productive season in 1934-35 with Detroit scoring 16 goals and 43 points. Won 2 Stanley Cups with Detroit (1936, 37) and participated in the first-ever NHL All-Star Game in 1934.

After retiring, he briefly operated an oil company in Duluth that serviced gas stations in the city. He suffered a stroke in 1986 and was plagued by emphysema in his later years. Herbie was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989, but was unable to attend the ceremonies due to his poor health. He passed away in 1991.

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Herbie Lewis
scored 148 goals
and 309 points
in 483 NHL games
from 1928 to 1939

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Hy Buller - Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1926, he grew up in Saskatoon. Hyman played defense for 5 NHL seasons with the Red Wings (1943-45) and Rangers  (1951-54).

Known as "The Blueline Blaster", he was not an aggressive player. Was an exceptional stick handler and rusher. Had his most productive season in 1951-52 with New York, scoring 12 goals and 35 points. That season (1952) he was also named to the NHL 2nd All-Star Team, played in the NHL All-Star Game, and finished 2nd in voting for the Calder Trophy (rookie).

Most of his professional hockey career was spent in the AHL with Hershey and Cleveland, where he became one of the greats of that league. After retiring, he sold sporting goods in Cleveland and helped establish Ohio Boystown, a home where teenage boys could receive help. Buller died of cancer in 1968.

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Hy Buller
scored 22 goals
and 80 points
in 188 NHL games
from 1943 to 1954

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Ron Schock - Born in Chapleau, Ontario in 1943. Ron was a crafty centre who played 15 NHL seasons with the Bruins (1963-67), Blues (1967-69), Penguins (1969-77) and Sabres (1977-78). Had his best season in 1974-75 with Pittsburgh, scoring 23 goals and 83 points and being named team MVP. Unfortunately, this great season was overshadowed during the playoffs when the Islanders came back after losing their first three games to win the next four straight, thus eliminating the Penguins.

After his hockey days, Ron became involved with real estate in the Rochester area.

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Ron Schock
scored 166 goals
and 517 points
in 909 NHL games
from 1963 to 1978

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Howard "Rip" Riopelle - Born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1922. Rip was a left-winger who played 3 NHL seasons with the Canadiens  (1947-50). Had his most productive season in 1949-50 scoring 12 goals and 20 points. Was known as being more of a checker and digger than a scorer. Most of his professional hockey career was spent in the Quebec minor leagues. Eventually, a back injury forced him out of the NHL.

In 1950, Rip started a fashion design business in Ottawa called Riopelle Fabric Shop and in 1955 he retired from professional hockey altogether and remained in Ottawa with his store.

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Howard "Rip" Riopelle
scored 27 goals
and 43 points
in 169 NHL games
from 1947 to 1950

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Frank Finnigan - Born in Shawville, Quebec in 1903, his younger brother was Ed Finnigan. Frank was a small right-winger who could dish out the punishment and take it too. He played 14 NHL seasons with the Senators (1924-31, 1932-34), Eagles  (1934-35) and Maple Leafs (1931-32, 1935-37). Earned the nickname "The Shawville Express" because of a train route between Shawville and Ottawa.

Although he was a superb defensive forward and penalty killer, he also finished 9th in NHL scoring in 1928. Had his most productive season in 1929-30 while with Ottawa, scoring 21 goals and 36 points. Won 2 Stanley Cups with Ottawa (1927) and Toronto (1932) and participated in the 1934 NHL All-Star Game.

After retiring, he owned the Clarendon Hotel in Shawville until 1980. His jersey number (8) was retired by the present-day Ottawa Senators franchise after he passed away in 1991.

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Frank Finnigan
scored 115 goals
and 203 points
in 553 NHL games
from 1924 to 1937

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Ted Lindsay - Born in Renfrew, Ontario in 1925 as the son of former NHL goalie Bert Lindsay. "Terrible Ted" was one of the toughest and greatest left-wingers of all time. He played 17 NHL seasons with the Red Wings (1944-57, 1964-65) and Blackhawks  (1957-60).

Was a member of Detroit's famous "Production Line", along with Gordie Howe and Sid Abel. Ted captured the Art Ross Trophy for points scoring (1950), but also led the NHL on 2 occasions in penalty minutes. At only 5'8", he was a mean and vicious player and his battles with "Rocket" Richard were notorious.

Finished 2nd on three occasions in points scoring (1952, 53, 57). Had his most productive season in 1956-57 with Detroit, scoring 30 goals and 85 points. Named to the NHL's 1st All-Star Team 8 times (1948, 50-54, 56, 57) and once to the 2nd Team (1949). Won 4 Stanley Cups with Detroit (1950, 52, 54, 55) and participated in 11 consecutive NHL All-Star Games (1947-57).

He organized the first professional hockey player's union, now known as the NHLPA. Ted retired twice (1960, 65) and served for brief periods as Red Wings general manager (1977-80) and coach (1980). Because of his bold exploits on and off the ice, Ted will forever be remembered as one of hockey's icons. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.

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Ted Lindsay
scored 379 goals
and 851 points
in 1,068 NHL games
from 1944 to 1965

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Terry Harper - Born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1940. Terry played 19 NHL seasons as an aggressive, stay-at-home defenseman with the Canadiens (1962-72), Kings  (1972-75), Red Wings  (1975-79), Blues (1979-80) and Rockies (1980-81). Had his most productive season in 1975-76 with Detroit, scoring 8 goals and 33 points. Won 5 Stanley Cups with Montreal (1965, 66, 68, 69, 71) and participated in 4 NHL All-Star Games (1965, 67, 73, 75).

An interesting incident occurred in 1963 at Maple Leaf Gardens for which Terry will always be remembered. When NHL teams used to share the same penalty box, Bob Pulford of Toronto and Terry continued to mix it up off the ice while serving their fighting majors. This resulted in the creation of two separate penalty boxes at Maple Leaf Gardens within the week.

Terry retired from hockey in 1981 at the age of 41 and became involved with the real estate business in Colorado.

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Terry Harper
recorded 256 points,
1,362 penalty minutes
in 1,066 NHL games
from 1962 to 1981

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Bep Guidolin - Born in Thorold, Ontario in 1925, he is a cousin to Aldo Guidolin. Armand "Bep" Guidolin lasted 9 seasons in the NHL playing left-wing with the Bruins (1942-47), Red Wings  (1947-48) and Blackhawks (1948-52).

He didn't begin skating until he was 13 years of age, but incredibly he was the youngest player to ever perform in the NHL when he debuted with Boston 3 years later in November, 1942 at the age of 16. Had his most productive season in 1949-50 with Chicago, scoring 17 goals and 51 points.

After his playing days, Bep coached the Oshawa Generals (OHL) when Bobby Orr was making waves there, then he coached a total of 229 NHL games with Boston (1972-74) and the Kansas City Scouts (1974-76). He later coached for several other OHL teams, then settled down in Barrie to work at Molson Breweries as a local sales rep. Bep later worked at Douglas Lincoln Mercury in the parts department.

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Bep Guidolin
scored 107 goals
and 278 points
in 519 NHL games
from 1942 to 1952

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Cecil Dillon - Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1908 but grew up in Thornbury, Ontario. As a right-winger with a scoring knack, "Ceece" lasted 10 seasons in the NHL with the Rangers (1930-39) and Red Wings  (1939-40). Five times he topped the 20-goal mark. He led the Rangers in goals 3 times and points 3 times. By the end of the 1930's he had become one of the top scorers in Rangers history.

Had probably his most productive season in 1937-38 with New York, scoring 39 points and being named to the NHL's 1st All-Star Team. In addition, he was twice named to the NHL's 2nd All-Star Team (1936, 37) and participated in the 1937 NHL All-Star Game. With the Rangers in 1933 he won a Stanley Cup while scoring 8 goals in the playoffs.

After retiring he returned to Thornbury to work for a phone company. Cecil passed away in 1969.

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Cecil Dillon
scored 167 goals
and 298 points
in 453 NHL games
from 1930 to 1940

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Murray Henderson - Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1921. As a defenseman, "Moe" was unspectacular but steady and played an important part with the post-war Bruins teams. He played 8 NHL seasons, all with the Bruins  (1945-52). Had his most productive season in 1946-47, scoring 17 points.

Murray's mother was the sister of Charlie, Lionel and Roy Conacher and all 3 brothers are in the Hockey Hall of Fame. After his career, he worked for Seagram's and later William Mara in the liquor and wine business, where he became Ontario sales manager for the next 30 years.

Murray Henderson
scored 24 goals
and 86 points
in 405 NHL games
from 1945 to 1952

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