Steve Black facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Steve Black |
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| Born | March 31, 1927 Fort William, ON, CAN |
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| Died | June 12, 2008 (aged 81) Thunder Bay, ON, CAN |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks |
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| Playing career | 1946–1954 | ||
Stephen Black (born March 31, 1927, died June 12, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was known for playing as a left wing. Stephen came from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and played in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is the top ice hockey league in North America.
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Who Was Stephen Black?
Stephen Black was a talented ice hockey player who made it to the big leagues. He played for famous teams like the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Black Hawks. His career was exciting, and he even won one of the most important trophies in hockey!
Early Days in Junior Hockey
Before joining the professional leagues, Steve Black played for five years with the Port Arthur Flyers. This team was part of the TBJHL. During his time with the Flyers, he got to play in the Memorial Cup Tournament twice. The Memorial Cup is a very important championship for junior hockey teams in Canada. After his junior career, he moved on to play in the PCHL.
Playing in the Big Leagues
In 1946, Black started his professional journey with the Oakland Seals in the PCHL. He showed so much skill that he quickly moved up to the AHL the next year.
Joining the Detroit Red Wings
After playing in the minor leagues for two years, Stephen finally made it to the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. This was a huge step! The Red Wings team in 1950 was full of amazing offensive players like Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Sid Abel. Because of this, Black was asked to focus more on playing defense. As he got better at defense, his overall game improved a lot.
Winning the Stanley Cup
Stephen's hard work paid off! He was chosen to play in the 1950 NHL All-Star Game, which is a big honor. The most exciting part of his career happened that same spring when he helped the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the NHL, and winning it is a dream for any hockey player!
Moving to Chicago
Stephen started the 1951 season with Detroit. However, he was later traded to the Chicago Black Hawks. He played 39 games for Chicago that season. This turned out to be his last season in the NHL. After that, he played in the minor leagues for three more seasons before he stopped playing hockey in 1954.
Awards and Cool Stuff
Stephen Black achieved some great things during his hockey career:
- He won the Stanley Cup Championship in 1950 with the Detroit Red Wings.
- He was chosen as an NHL All-Star in 1950 while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.
Fun Facts About Stephen Black
When Stephen Black played for the Detroit Red Wings, he wore jersey number 19. Many years later, another famous player, Steve Yzerman, would wear the same number for the Red Wings! When Black played for the Chicago Black Hawks, he wore jersey number 17.
- Steve Black's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
