Larry Zeidel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Larry Zeidel |
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| Born | June 1, 1928 Montreal, QC, CAN |
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| Died | June 17, 2014 (aged 86) Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Philadelphia Flyers |
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| Playing career | 1951–1969 | ||
Lazarus "Larry, Rock" Zeidel (born June 1, 1928 – died June 17, 2014) was a professional ice hockey player from Canada. He was known for being a tough and determined player. Larry played as a defenceman, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
He played for 5 seasons in the top league, the NHL. He also spent 12 seasons playing in the AHL, which is another professional hockey league.
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Larry's Hockey Journey
Larry Zeidel started his hockey career with the Barrie Flyers in the OHA. After that, he played for the Quebec Aces for three seasons. He then moved on to play for the Saskatoon Quakers.
Playing in the NHL
Larry got his chance to play in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. He played 19 games with them before moving to their minor league team, the Indianapolis Capitals. He was called back to the Red Wings for a few more games.
He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks in the NHL for one season. Larry spent a lot of his career moving between different teams and leagues, always showing his dedication to the sport.
Success in the AHL
Larry spent many years in the AHL, playing for teams like the Hershey Bears for eight seasons and the Cleveland Barons. These teams helped him develop his skills even further.
He also played for the Edmonton Flyers and the Seattle Totems in the WHL. Larry finished his long playing career with the Philadelphia Flyers for two seasons.
Stanley Cup Champion
One of the biggest highlights of Larry Zeidel's career was winning the Stanley Cup in 1952. He won this championship while playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Winning the Stanley Cup is a huge achievement for any hockey player!
Facing Challenges
Larry Zeidel was Jewish. During his time as a hockey player, he sometimes faced unfair comments because of his background. His family had also gone through very difficult times during World War II. Despite these challenges, Larry continued to play with strength and determination.
Later Life and Passing
In his later years, Larry Zeidel suffered from dementia. He passed away in Pennsylvania on June 17, 2014, at the age of 86. He died from heart and kidney problems.
- Larry Zeidel's NHL player profile
- Larry Zeidel's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
