Doug Mohns facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doug Mohns |
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Mohns with the Boston Bruins in 1962
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| Born | December 13, 1933 Capreol, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | February 7, 2014 (aged 80) Reading, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing/Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Minnesota North Stars Atlanta Flames Washington Capitals |
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| Playing career | 1953–1975 | ||
Douglas Allen "Diesel" Mohns (December 13, 1933 – February 7, 2014) was a famous Canadian ice hockey player. He played for 22 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), from 1953 to 1975. Before joining the NHL, he won the Memorial Cup, a big junior hockey prize, twice with the Barrie Flyers.
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Early Hockey Days
Douglas Mohns was born in Capreol, Ontario, a town near Sudbury. He started playing hockey for his hometown team. In 1951, he joined the Barrie Flyers in the Ontario Hockey Association. He played with the Flyers until 1953.
Playing in the NHL
Mohns played in 1390 NHL games during his career. He scored 248 goals and made 462 assists, totaling 710 points. He also spent 1250 minutes in the penalty box. Mohns was a very flexible player. He could play both as a forward and a defence player.
Time with the Boston Bruins
Mohns joined the Boston Bruins in 1953. He became a key player for them for 11 seasons. He was known for his powerful slapshot and fast skating. He also made great passes to his teammates. Mohns played alongside Bruins captain Fern Flaman and longtime teammate Don McKenney. He became an alternate captain for the Bruins in 1960.
Success with the Chicago Black Hawks
Later in his career, Mohns had great success with the Chicago Black Hawks. He played left wing on a famous line called the "Scooter Line." He played with centre Stan Mikita and right wing Kenny Wharram. Their speed and puck handling skills made the Black Hawks' offense very strong. Mohns was also known for his tough play and protecting his teammates, especially Bobby Hull.
Finishing His Career
Mohns finished his 22-season career as the captain of the new Washington Capitals team. He was also one of the first players in the NHL to wear a helmet for safety.
After Hockey
After retiring from hockey, Douglas Mohns was involved in charity work. He helped with the Dianne DeVanna Center, which supports family health. He also worked with a local food pantry. Mohns passed away on February 7, 2014, at the age of 80. His death was due to myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of blood disorder.
Awards and Accomplishments
- Played in NHL All-Star game (1954, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1972)
See also
- List of NHL players with 1000 games played
