"It wasn't just another series. It was the series."

Frank Mahovlich



Team Rosters: Canada
     


Position: LW
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
Born:
1/10/1938
Timmins, Ontario

Club 1972:
Montreal Canadiens

Frank Mahovlich
Team Canada # 27

One of the best forwards in professional hockey, Frank Mahovlich starred in both oldest Canadian teams of the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. His physical size, powerful skating, slick work and sensational shot earned him “The Big M” nickname. He was recognized as one of the most successful and popular hockey players in the 1960’s.

Career Statistics
Competitions GP G A PTS PIM
NHL Reg. Season 1181 533 570 1103 1056
NHL Playoffs 137 51 67 118 163
WHA Reg. Season2378914323275
WHA Playoffs94152

CAREER HIGHLIGTS:

  • Played in the professional hockey leagues: 1955-1978
  • Professional hockey clubs that Frank Mahovlich played in: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Toros, Birmingham Bulls
  • Stanley Cups (6) : 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1971, 1973
  • Professional hockey awards:
    Calder Memorial Trophy 1957-58
    Hockey Hall of Fame 1981

PERFORMANCE IN THE 1972 SUMMIT

Frank Mahovlich played in 6 games and earned a less than impressive "minus 2" for his performance at the Series. Apparently, his lumbering style was not the best weapon in the fast paced game offered by the Soviet team. However, Mahovlich didn't just contribute to the Canadian team with points and shots on goal. He arguably belongs to the group of experienced classy NHLers on the team roster that brought a winning spirit to Team Canada in the Series.

1972 Summit Overall Statistics
GP G A P PIM SOG SAG +/-
6 1 1 2 0 19 29 -2
 
 


Game-by-Game Performance: Scoring

Summit 1972: Scoring
Game   Period Time Scoring Notes
Game 1100:30Assist 
Game 2308:59Goal 
Game 8302:27Assist 
- Game Summaries -
 
 


Game-by-Game Performance: Penalty History

Summit 1972: Penalty
Game   Period Time Description
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