Bert Olmstead
15 Interesting Facts
A legendary power forward and five-time Stanley Cup champion, he was a key piece of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty and a physical force throughout his 14-season NHL career.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
He won the Stanley Cup five times during his professional career.
He earned the nickname 'Dirty Bertie' due to his physical and aggressive playing style.
He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
He set a league record for assists in a single season with 56 during the 1955-56 campaign.
He appeared in the Stanley Cup Final in 11 out of his 14 professional seasons.
He tied an NHL record by scoring eight points in a single game against Chicago in 1954.
He served as the head coach of the Oakland Seals during the 1967-68 season.
He once bodychecked Gordie Howe to prevent him from tying a record of 50 goals in a single season.
He was claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1958 NHL Intra-League Draft.
He briefly served as a playing assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs under Punch Imlach.
He initially refused to report to the New York Rangers after being claimed in the 1962 Intra-League Draft.
He was born in a small Saskatchewan village with a population of less than 200 people.
He recorded 77 points in 52 games while playing for the Kansas City Pla-Mors in the USHL.
He passed away in 2015 due to complications from a stroke.
About Bert Olmstead
Known as 'Dirty Bertie' for his physical, bodychecking-heavy style, this left winger was a key contributor to the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty in the 1950s. Over a 14-season NHL career, he appeared in the Stanley Cup Final 11 times and won five championships.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1962
NHL Second All-Star Team
1953, 1956
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1985
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Teams & Career
Bert Olmstead played for 3 different teams during his 14 seasons career.