Paul Andrew Masnick (April 14, 1931 – March 23, 2024) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as centre in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1950 and 1958.

Paul Masnick
Born (1931-04-14)April 14, 1931
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died March 23, 2024(2024-03-23) (aged 92)
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Right
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1949–1963

Playing career

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Masnick started his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1950. He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. Masnick left the NHL after the 1957–58 season, and retired in 1963. He won the Stanley Cup in 1953 with Montreal.

Masnick scored 18 goals in NHL regular season games and four goals in Stanley Cup games.

Death

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Masnick died in Barrie, Ontario on March 23, 2024. He was only weeks away from turning 93.[1] He was the last surviving member of Canadiens 1953 Stanley Cup team.[2][3]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1948–49 Regina Pats WCJHL 26 7 10 17 4 7 1 1 2 0
1949–50 Regina Pats WCJHL 40 44 43 87 62 9 9 14 23 4
1949–50 Regina Pats M-Cup 14 13 14 27 12
1950–51 Montreal Canadiens NHL 43 4 1 5 14 11 2 1 3 4
1950–51 Cincinnati Mohawks AHL 19 5 7 12 15
1951–52 Montreal Canadiens NHL 15 1 2 3 2 6 1 0 1 12
1951–52 Cincinnati Mohawks AHL 31 8 20 28 23 7 0 4 4 4
1952–53 Montreal Canadiens NHL 53 5 7 12 44 6 1 0 1 7
1952–53 Montreal Royals QSHL 10 6 6 12 10
1953–54 Montreal Canadiens NHL 50 5 21 26 57 10 0 4 4 4
1953–54 Montreal Royals QSHL 14 3 14 17 9 14 2 9 11 14
1954–55 Montreal Canadiens NHL 19 0 1 1 0
1954–55 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 11 1 0 1 8
1954–55 Montreal Royals QSHL 27 10 13 23 14
1955–56 Winnipeg Warriors WHL 62 29 39 68 37 14 11 9 20 14
1956–57 Rochester Americans AHL 64 24 38 62 46 10 5 5 10 17
1957–58 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 41 2 9 11 14
1958–59 Saskatoon Quakers WHL 64 24 51 75 48
1959–60 Vancouver Canucks WHL 68 16 29 45 16 11 2 5 7 2
1960–61 Vancouver Canucks WHL 11 0 0 0 16
1960–61 St. Paul Saints IHL 30 12 23 35 20 9 5 4 9 7
1961–62 St. Paul Saints IHL 60 31 59 90 34 11 2 6 8 12
1962–63 St. Paul Saints IHL 31 11 21 32 4
NHL totals 232 18 41 59 139 33 4 5 9 27

Awards and achievements

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References

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  1. ^ Stubbs, Dave (March 27, 2024). "Masnick dies at 92, was oldest surviving member of '53 Canadiens Cup winner". NHL.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Sciola, Al (March 26, 2024). "The oldest living Canadiens Stanley Cup champion has passed away". Daily Hive. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "Paul Masnick, 1931–2024". Puckstruck. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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