Frank Mahovlich
15 Interesting Facts
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer, Frank Mahovlich was a dominant left winger who also served as a Canadian Senator after his illustrious playing career.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981 as one of the game's greats.
He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1958.
He helped his teams win the Stanley Cup six times during his illustrious career.
He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
He represented Canada in both the 1972 and 1974 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.
His jersey number 27 was retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, shared with another team legend.
His 48 goals in the 1960–61 season set a Toronto Maple Leafs record that stood for 21 years.
He was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Detroit Red Wings in a six-player blockbuster deal in March 1968.
He played alongside his younger brother, Peter, on both the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens.
After his hockey career, he served as a Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate from 1998 to 2013.
He scored a career-high 96 points during the 1971–72 season with the Montreal Canadiens.
He claimed credit for being the first player to hoist the Stanley Cup above his head after a victory in 1962.
He was admitted to Toronto General Hospital in November 1964, suffering from what was diagnosed as acute depression.
During a contract dispute in 1962, the Chicago Black Hawks offered him a $1 million contract, but he stayed with Toronto.
About Frank Mahovlich
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, he was a dominant left winger known for his scoring prowess. He played for several NHL teams, setting a Maple Leafs goal record and later becoming a Canadian Senator, leaving a significant mark both on and off the ice.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1962
Stanley Cup Champion
1963
Stanley Cup Champion
1964
Stanley Cup Champion
1967
Stanley Cup Champion
1971
Stanley Cup Champion
1973
Calder Memorial Trophy Winner
1958
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1981
One of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Frank Mahovlich.
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Teams & Career
Frank Mahovlich played for 6 different teams during his 18 seasons career.