Profession: NHL Legend
Biography: Frank Mahovlich, often referred to as the "Big M," is a Canadian ice hockey player and politician. He played NHL during the 1960s and early 1970s, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and later with the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens.
During his time with the Maple Leafs, contributed to multiple Stanley Cup victories in the 1960s. His success followed him to the Canadiens, where he also took the Stanley Cup. In total, Mahovlich won six Stanley Cup championships during his NHL career.
After retiring from professional hockey, Frank Mahovlich transitioned into politics. He was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1998 by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and served as a senator until his retirement in 2013.
Born: January 10, 1938
Birthplace: Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Age: 86 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Historical Events
- 1961-01-25 Toronto left wing Frank Mahovlich scores twice, giving him 39 for the season, and making him highest single season goal scorer in Maple Leafs' history, as Toronto beats Montreal Canadiens, 5-3
- 1963-10-05 17th NHL All-Star Game, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Toronto Maple Leafs tie All Stars, 3-3; MVP: Frank Mahovlich, Toronto, LW
- 1968-03-03 In a blockbuster trade, Toronto Maple Leafs send future Hockey Hall of Fame left wing Frank Mahovlich to the rival Detroit Red Wings
- 1969-01-21 22nd NHL All-Star Game, Montreal Forum: Western Division ties Eastern Division, 3-3; MVP: Frank Mahovlich, Detroit, LW
- 1971-01-13 In a high profile NHL trade, the Montreal Canadiens obtain future Hockey Hall of Fame left wing Frank Mahovlich from Detroit, in exchange for Bill Collins, Guy Charron and Mickey Redmond
- 1973-03-21 Montreal Canadiens' left wing Frank Mahovlich becomes 5th NHL player to score 500 goals
- 1979-10-07 Frank Mahovlich formally retires from the NHL after a failed comeback attempt with the Detroit Red Wings
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