Hec Highton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hec Highton |
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| Born | December 10, 1923 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada |
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| Died | September 28, 1985 (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Playing career | 1943–1951 | ||
Hector Salisbury Highton (born December 10, 1923 – died September 28, 1985) was a professional ice hockey goaltender from Canada. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks.
Hector Highton's Hockey Career
Hector Highton was a talented ice hockey player. He played as a goaltender, which is the player who tries to stop the puck from going into the net.
He played 24 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). This is one of the biggest and most famous hockey leagues in the world. He was a part of the Chicago Black Hawks team.
Besides the NHL, Hector also played for other teams. He played in the AHL for the Providence Reds and St. Louis Flyers. He also played in the PCHL for teams like the Los Angeles Monarchs, Victoria Cougars, Vancouver Canucks, and Portland Eagles.
Later Life
Hector Highton stopped playing professional ice hockey in 1951. He passed away on September 28, 1985, in Los Angeles, California. He is buried at the Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery. This cemetery is located in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles.
- Hec Highton's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Hec Highton's NHL player profile
