Great photos in hockey history you've just seen for the first time (Part III)

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Nice. Even though he's a legend, I think Plante is almost a bit under-rated. I personally consider he and Hašek the two greatest goalies in history...

-- 8 x the best GAA in the NHL (for three different franchises)
-- 5 x the best Save Percentage in the NHL (for three different franchises, including at age 42)
-- 6 x the best Save Percentage in the NHL playoffs (two franchises)
-- 6 Stanley Cups
-- Hart Trophy winner
-- 15 of 17 seasons had a winning record
-- 71 - 36 in the playoffs
-- Played pro to age 46
 
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Hollywood Wolves est 1945-46 , 18yr old Bill Barilko was on this team but not sure which one he is in the photo.
Saw this photo in a recent online auction and had never heard of this team. I was surprised to find out that it was a Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate from 1944-47.
 
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Hollywood Wolves est 1945-46 , 18yr old Bill Barilko was on this team but not sure which one he is in the photo.
Saw this photo in a recent online auction and had never heard of this team. I was surprised to find out that it was a Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate from 1944-47.

Barilko is the one standing next to the coach.
 
OK, this is weird. This is Peter Stastny, no doubt about it -- the photo/card is mis-labelled. (You can see his name on the back of the jersey.) However, I thought Stastny wore 26, not 29...

When Statnsy was first acquired by the Devils Tommy Albelin wore #26. Statsny took #29. The following training camp Albelin didn't make the team and Statsny then took #26. When Albelin was recalled, he took #6.
 

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