- Al Rollins
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
image_size =
position =Goaltender
played_for =Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Black HawksNew York Rangers
caught = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 02
weight_lb = 180
nickname =
nationality = CAN
birth_date = birth date|1926|10|9|mf=y
birth_place = Vanguard, SK CAN
death_date = death date and age|1996|07|27|1926|10|09
death_place =
career_start = 1949
career_end = 1962
halloffame =Elwin "Al" Ira Rollins (
October 9 ,1926 –July 27 1996 ) was a professional Canadianice hockey goaltender .Born in
Vanguard, Saskatchewan , Rollins played in the NHL for theToronto Maple Leafs , Chicago Black Hawks andNew York Rangers . He played a major role in the Leafs 1951Stanley Cup victory. Rollins also won the 1951Vezina Trophy and the 1954Hart Memorial Trophy .Rollins retired in 1962 and opted to become a coach. After leaving the ice, Rollins coached the
University of Calgary hockey team as well as clubs in Spokane, Salt Lake City, Houston, Tulsa and Phoenix. As a coach, he achieved a good measure of success, including anAllan Cup victory with the Spokane Jets in 1970. [legendsofhockey|18681. Retrieved Nov. 06, 2007.]His son
Jerry Rollins played in the now defunct WHA.Awards and achievements
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Vezina Trophy Winner (1951)
*Stanley Cup Championships (1951)
*Hart Trophy Winner (1954)
*Played in NHL All-Star Game (1954)
*Allan Cup Championships (1970)External links
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*legendsofhockey|18681References
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