Ed Litzenberger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ed Litzenberger |
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| Born | July 15, 1932 Neudorf, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Died | November 1, 2010 (aged 78) Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre/Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| Playing career | 1952–1965 | ||
Edward Charles John "Eddie" Litzenberger (born July 15, 1932 – died November 1, 2010) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played as a right winger. Eddie was known for his strong play and for winning many championships. He was even "given" to the Chicago Black Hawks by the Montreal Canadiens early in his career. This was done to help the Black Hawks team, which was struggling at the time.
Eddie's Hockey Journey
Eddie Litzenberger started his hockey career with the Regina Pats. This was a junior league team. In the 1950–51 season, he was the top scorer in his league. He scored 44 goals in 40 games. He also led the playoffs in scoring with 14 goals.
In 1952–53, Eddie played his first two games with the Montreal Canadiens. He also played for the Montreal Royals. He won the Rookie of the Year Award in the Quebec Senior Hockey League. He was also chosen for the Second All-Star Team.
After playing 29 games for the Canadiens, Eddie was traded. He joined the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954–55. He quickly made a big impact. He scored 40 points in 44 games. For this, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy. This award goes to the best rookie player in the NHL. He also played in the NHL All-Star Game that year.
Eddie had three seasons where he scored 30 goals or more. In 1956–57, he was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team. Then, in 1957–58, he became the Captain of the Chicago Black Hawks. He led a team with future Hall of Fame players. These included Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Pierre Pilote, and Glenn Hall. Together, they won the Stanley Cup in 1960–61. This was Chicago's first Stanley Cup win since 1937–38.
After winning the Stanley Cup with Chicago, Eddie was traded. He went to the Detroit Red Wings. Midway through that season, he was traded again. This time, he joined the Toronto Maple Leafs. He helped the Maple Leafs win three Stanley Cups in a row. They won from 1962 to 1964.
After his time in the NHL, he played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He joined the Rochester Americans. He won the Calder Cup with them for two seasons in a row. After that, he retired from playing.
Eddie was special because he won four Stanley Cups in a row. He did this with two different teams! He also helped his teams develop a winning spirit. When he joined the Black Hawks, some players were okay with ties. Eddie reminded them that a tie was not a win. He helped them aim for victories.
He is the only player in North American hockey history to win six professional hockey championships in a row. He won the Stanley Cup in 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1964. Then he won the Calder Cup in 1965 and 1966.
He lived his final years in Ontario, Canada.
Awards and Achievements
- Won the QSHL Top Rookie of the Year Award in 1953.
- Chosen for the QSHL Second All-Star Team in 1953.
- Chosen for the QHL Second All-Star Team in 1954.
- Won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1955.
- Played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, and 1963.
- Chosen for the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1957.
- Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1961.
- Won the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1962, 1963, and 1964.
- Won the Calder Cup with the Rochester Americans in 1965 and 1966.
Death
Eddie Litzenberger passed away on November 1, 2010. He was 78 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ed Litzenberger para niños
