Overview
- The NHL announced Hall died Wednesday at a hospital in Stony Plain, Alberta, at age 94, with the Blackhawks saying his family notified the team.
- Hall holds the NHL record with 502 consecutive regular-season starts, 552 including playoffs, a run from 1955-56 to 1962-63 accomplished largely without a mask.
- He won the Calder Trophy in 1956, three Vezina Trophies, and the 1968 Conn Smythe Trophy, and he was part of two Stanley Cup winners, including Chicago’s 1961 title.
- He is widely credited with pioneering the butterfly technique, influencing generations of goaltenders across the league.
- Commissioner Gary Bettman and the Blackhawks issued tributes that emphasized Hall’s durability, excellence and enduring impact on the position.