Al Rollins
Canadian ice hockey player (1926-1996)
Elwin "Al" Ira Rollins (October 9, 1926 – July 27 1996) was a professional Canadian ice hockey goaltender.
| Al Rollins | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 9, 1926 Vanguard, SK CAN | ||
| Died | July 27, 1996 (aged 69) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 02 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 1949–1962 | ||
Born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, Rollins played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers. He played a big role in the Leafs 1951 Stanley Cup victory. Rollins also won the 1951 Vezina Trophy and the 1954 Hart Memorial Trophy.
Rollins retired in 1962 and decided to become a coach. After retiring, Rollins coached the University of Calgary ice hockey team as well as clubs in Spokane, Salt Lake City, Houston, Tulsa and Phoenix. As a coach, he had a lot of success, including an Allan Cup win with the Spokane Jets in 1970.[1]
His son Jerry Rollins played in the WHA which no longer is in operation.
Awards & Achievements
change- Vezina Trophy Winner (1951)
- Stanley Cup Championships (1951)
- Hart Trophy Winner (1954)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1954)
- Allan Cup Championships (1970)
Other websites
change- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
References
change- ↑ Al Rollins biography at Legends of Hockey (archived). Retrieved June. 05, 2008.
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