Vic Lynn

Vic Lynn
Born	(1925-01-26)January 26, 1925 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	December 6, 2010(2010-12-06) (aged 85) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Left wing/Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings
Playing career	1942–1962

Victor Ivan Lynn (January 26, 1925 – December 6, 2010) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1943 to 1954. He is notable as the only player in NHL history to play for all of the Original Six teams.^[1]

Professional career

During the 1942–43 season Lynn played one game for the New York Rangers, on February 28, 1943, against the Detroit Red Wings.

In 1944, he joined the Detroit Red Wings' organization but was sent to play for the Indianapolis Capitals of the AHL.

Several years later, after Lynn had been released not only by the Wings, but the Montreal Canadiens as well, and he joined Buffalo of the AHL. While there he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In Toronto, Lynn joined Howie Meeker and Ted Kennedy to form "The K-L-M Line." The trio played for three seasons, and helped the Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup in 1947, 1948 and 1949.

On November 16, 1950, Lynn was traded to the

Lynn was the head coach of the Prince Albert Mintos of the SJHL in 1958–59 and of the Saskatoon Quakers of the SSHL in 1962–63.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Picture of Vic Lynn's Name on the 1949 Stanley Cup Plaque
• Vic Lynn's obituary^{[permanent dead link]}