Russ Blinco
Russell Percival Blinco (March 12, 1906 – June 28, 1982) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played a total of 6 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Montreal Maroons. During his time with the Maroons, he won the Stanley Cup in 1935.
| Russ Blinco | |
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| Born | March 12, 1906 Grand-Mère, QC, CAN |
| Died | June 28, 1982 (aged 76) Bedford, QC, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) |
| Position | Centre |
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Maroons |
| Playing career | 1932–1939 |
Career
Before playing in the NHL, Blinco played two seasons with the Windsor Bulldogs of the IHL and one season with the Springfield Indians of the Can-Am League. After the Indians folded, the New York Rangers traded Blinco to the Montreal Maroons on December 18, 1932.[1] During his first season with the Maroons, he was able to win the Calder Memorial Trophy after scoring 23 points in 34 games.[1] Blinco and the Maroons were able to reach the 1935 Stanley Cup Finals where they went on to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3 – 0 sweep to win the Stanley Cup.[2] On September 15, 1932 ( bong wrong 15 sep 38). Blinco was traded along with Baldy Northcott and Earl Robinson by the Maroons to the Black Hawks for $30,000 cash.[1] He is the first NHL player to wear glasses with playing.[3] Blinco died on June 28, 1982.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Russ Blinco: Notes". NHL. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ "Stanley Cup Finals Series Descriptions". NHL. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
- ↑ Weekes, Don (2003). The Best and Worst of Hockey's Firsts: The Unofficial Guide. Canada: Greystone Books. p. 240. ISBN 9781550548600.
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