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'''Leonard Gerald "Leo The Lion"<ref name="USA Today">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/bruins/2005-02-26-obit-labine_x.htm|title=Leo Labine, former Bruin and Red Wing, dead at 73|date=February 26, 2005|work=[[USA Today]]|accessdate=August 16, 2010}}</ref> Labine''' (July 22, 1931 – February 25, 2005) was a Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] player. A native of [[Temiskaming Shores|Haileybury]], [[Ontario]], Labine played for teams in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]], [[Western Hockey League (1952–1974)|WHL]], [[Eastern Professional Hockey League (1959-1963)|EPHL]], and the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]. At 5'10", and 178 lbs, Labine had a long and varied career. | '''Leonard Gerald "Leo The Lion"<ref name="USA Today">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/bruins/2005-02-26-obit-labine_x.htm|title=Leo Labine, former Bruin and Red Wing, dead at 73|date=February 26, 2005|work=[[USA Today]]|accessdate=August 16, 2010}}</ref> Labine''' (July 22, 1931 – February 25, 2005) was a Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] player. A native of [[Temiskaming Shores|Haileybury]], [[Ontario]], Labine played for teams in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]], [[Western Hockey League (1952–1974)|WHL]], [[Eastern Professional Hockey League (1959-1963)|EPHL]], and the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]. At 5'10", and 178 lbs, Labine had a long and varied career. | ||
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[[File:Flyers51-.jpg|thumb|left|Memorial Cup Winner 1951 Barrie Flyers]] | [[File:Flyers51-.jpg|thumb|left|Memorial Cup Winner 1951 Barrie Flyers]] | ||
Leo Labine began his career as a featured member of the [[Memorial Cup]] winning [[Barrie Flyers]], the Boston Bruins [[Ontario Hockey Association|OHA]] affiliate. After a brief spell with the [[Hershey Bears]] of the [[American Hockey League]], Labine joined the Bruins near the conclusion of the 1951–52 season and with his rugged, spectacular style, he quickly established himself as a regular. | Leo Labine began his career as a featured member of the [[Memorial Cup]] winning [[Barrie Flyers]], the Boston Bruins [[Ontario Hockey Association|OHA]] affiliate. After a brief spell with the [[Hershey Bears]] of the [[American Hockey League]], Labine joined the Bruins near the conclusion of the 1951–52 season, and with his rugged, spectacular style, he quickly established himself as a regular. | ||
In 1955 Labine won the [[Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy]], given to the Boston Bruins player voted most outstanding during home games. Labine also led the Bruins in scoring for the 1954–55 season. His best campaigns in Boston were spent on Boston's top power unit with his long-time partner [[Real Chevrefils]] and smooth, crafty centre [[Don McKenney]]. His fiery, aggressive style fit in well with the Boston Bruins of the 1950s. Labine was traded to the [[Detroit Red Wings]] in 1961. | In 1955, Labine won the [[Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy]], given to the Boston Bruins player voted most outstanding during home games. Labine also led the Bruins in scoring for the 1954–55 season. His best campaigns in Boston were spent on Boston's top power unit with his long-time partner [[Real Chevrefils]] and smooth, crafty centre [[Don McKenney]]. His fiery, aggressive style fit in well with the Boston Bruins of the 1950s. Labine was traded to the [[Detroit Red Wings]] in 1961. | ||
Labine, who retired from hockey in 1967, was also a member of the WHL All-Star Team in 1964 | Labine, who retired from hockey in 1967, was also a member of the WHL All-Star Team in 1964 and participated in the NHL All-Star Games of 1955 and 1956. Labine played in a total of 643 NHL games, had 128 goals, and 321 points.<ref name="USA Today"/> | ||
Labine died of cancer at the [[North Bay General Hospital]] in [[North Bay, Ontario]], on February 25, 2005, at the age of seventy-three.<ref name="USA Today"/> He is buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in North Bay. | Labine died of cancer at the [[North Bay General Hospital]] in [[North Bay, Ontario]], on February 25, 2005, at the age of seventy-three.<ref name="USA Today"/> He is buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in North Bay. | ||
In 2023 he would be named one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time.<ref> Bruins Announce “Historic 100” Ahead of All-Centennial Team Reveal https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-announce-historic-100-ahead-of-all-centennial-team-reveal </ref> | In 2023, he would be named one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time.<ref> Bruins Announce “Historic 100” Ahead of All-Centennial Team Reveal https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-announce-historic-100-ahead-of-all-centennial-team-reveal </ref> | ||
==Career statistics== | ==Career statistics== | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 29 June 2025
Template:Short description Template:More citations needed Template:Infobox ice hockey player Leonard Gerald "Leo The Lion"[1] Labine (July 22, 1931 – February 25, 2005) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. A native of Haileybury, Ontario, Labine played for teams in the NHL, WHL, EPHL, and the AHL. At 5'10", and 178 lbs, Labine had a long and varied career.
Biography
Leo Labine began his career as a featured member of the Memorial Cup winning Barrie Flyers, the Boston Bruins OHA affiliate. After a brief spell with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, Labine joined the Bruins near the conclusion of the 1951–52 season, and with his rugged, spectacular style, he quickly established himself as a regular.
In 1955, Labine won the Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy, given to the Boston Bruins player voted most outstanding during home games. Labine also led the Bruins in scoring for the 1954–55 season. His best campaigns in Boston were spent on Boston's top power unit with his long-time partner Real Chevrefils and smooth, crafty centre Don McKenney. His fiery, aggressive style fit in well with the Boston Bruins of the 1950s. Labine was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1961.
Labine, who retired from hockey in 1967, was also a member of the WHL All-Star Team in 1964 and participated in the NHL All-Star Games of 1955 and 1956. Labine played in a total of 643 NHL games, had 128 goals, and 321 points.[1]
Labine died of cancer at the North Bay General Hospital in North Bay, Ontario, on February 25, 2005, at the age of seventy-three.[1] He is buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in North Bay.
In 2023, he would be named one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time.[2]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1949–50 | St. Michael's Majors | OHA | 47 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 77 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | ||
| 1950–51 | Barrie Flyers | OHA | 52 | 32 | 46 | 78 | 143 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 36 | ||
| 1950–51 | Barrie Flyers | M-Cup | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 36 | ||
| 1951–52 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1951–52 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 53 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 88 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | ||
| 1952–53 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 51 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 69 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | ||
| 1952–53 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 16 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 1953–54 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 68 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 1954–55 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 67 | 24 | 18 | 42 | 75 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | ||
| 1955–56 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 68 | 16 | 18 | 34 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1956–57 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 67 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 128 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | ||
| 1957–58 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 62 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 1958–59 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 70 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 74 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 1959–60 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 63 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1960–61 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 40 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1960–61 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 24 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 1961–62 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 48 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1961–62 | Sudbury Wolves | EPHL | 9 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 1962–63 | Los Angeles Blades | WHL | 68 | 30 | 47 | 77 | 90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1963–64 | Los Angeles Blades | WHL | 70 | 31 | 46 | 77 | 56 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 10 | ||
| 1964–65 | Los Angeles Blades | WHL | 58 | 16 | 37 | 53 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1965–66 | Los Angeles Blades | WHL | 71 | 33 | 30 | 63 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1966–67 | Los Angeles Blades | WHL | 70 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| WHL totals | 337 | 128 | 189 | 317 | 245 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 12 | ||||
| NHL totals | 643 | 128 | 193 | 321 | 730 | 60 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 82 | ||||
References
External links
- ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Bruins Announce “Historic 100” Ahead of All-Centennial Team Reveal https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-announce-historic-100-ahead-of-all-centennial-team-reveal
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- 1931 births
- 2005 deaths
- 20th-century Canadian sportsmen
- Barrie Flyers players
- Boston Bruins players
- Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States
- Canadian ice hockey right wingers
- Deaths from cancer in Ontario
- Detroit Red Wings players
- Hershey Bears players
- Ice hockey people from Ontario
- Los Angeles Blades (WHL) players
- Sportspeople from Temiskaming Shores
- Sudbury Wolves (EPHL) players
- Toronto St. Michael's Majors players
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