Nels Stewart

Ice hockey player, NHL leading scorer

Nels Stewart - Ice hockey player, NHL leading scorer
Born

1902
123 years ago

Died

August 21st, 1957
67 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey in the NHL primarily for the New York Rangers. Achieved the status of one of the league's top goal scorers during the 1920s and 1930s. Won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 1925. Ended his career with a total of over 200 goals and over 200 assists. Also played for the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings, contributing to the development of the sport in Canada and the United States.

Won the Hart Trophy in 1925

Led the NHL in scoring during multiple seasons

Played for New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Detroit Red Wings

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