Ken Mosdell

Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star

Ken Mosdell - Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star
Born

July 13th, 1922
103 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

A Canadian ice hockey player, played primarily as a right winger during the NHL's early years. Participated in the league from 1942 to 1956, playing for teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers. Contributed significantly to the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup in 1944. Selected as an NHL All-Star during his career, recognized for outstanding performance in professional ice hockey.

Won the Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens in 1944

Selected as an NHL All-Star during his career

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