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Hank Blade
Born (1921-04-28)April 28, 1921
Peterborough, ON, CAN
Died February 8, 2003(2003-02-08) (aged 81)
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Centre
Played for Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career 1946–1948

Henry "Hank" Blade was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was born on April 28, 1921, and passed away on February 8, 2003. Hank played as a centre, which is a key position in ice hockey. He spent some time playing in the biggest hockey league, the National Hockey League (NHL).

Hank Blade's Hockey Journey

Hank Blade was a professional ice hockey player. He played in many different leagues during his career. His main position was centre, which is an important attacking and defending role on the ice.

Playing in the NHL

Hank Blade played 24 games in the NHL. This is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks team. Playing in the NHL is a big achievement for any hockey player.

Other Teams and Leagues

Besides the NHL, Hank Blade played for several other teams. He gained experience in different leagues across Canada and the United States. These leagues helped players develop their skills.

He played for the Ottawa Commandos and Ottawa Senators. These teams were part of the Quebec Senior Hockey League (QSHL). Hank also played for the Kansas City Pla-Mors and Milwaukee Sea Gulls. These teams were in the United States Hockey League (USHL).

Later in his career, Hank played for the Pittsburgh Hornets. They were part of the AHL. He also joined the Calgary Stampeders in the PCHL. Finally, he played in the WHL. Hank Blade's career showed his dedication to the sport.

  • Hank Blade's NHL player profile
  • Hank Blade's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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