Bill Mosienko
Fastest hat trick in NHL history: 21 seconds.
William Mosienko (November 2, 1921 – July 9, 1994) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 14 seasons in the NHL for the Chicago Black Hawks from 1942 to 1955. He is best known for recording the fastest hat trick in NHL history, scoring three goals in 21 seconds in a 1952 game against the New York Rangers.
Quick Facts
- Played for
- Chicago Black Hawks
- Position
- Right wing
- Shoots
- Right
- Born
- 2 November 1921
- Birthplace
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Died
- 9 July 1994
- Hall of Fame
- 1965
Lore & Background
Mosienko won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1945 as the most gentlemanly player, played in four official NHL All-Star Games, and was twice named to the second All-Star team. He left the NHL in 1955 to help bring professional hockey to Winnipeg, helping create the Winnipeg Warriors of the Western Hockey League. He was a three-time All-Star in four years in that league and won the league championship in 1956. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965 and into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 1980.
Reader's Guide
In 1943–44, Mosienko and linemates Clint Smith and Doug Bentley combined for 219 points, at that time an NHL record. In his 1944–45 Lady Byng season, Mosienko did not record a single penalty minute throughout the course of the season.
Did You Know?
- Mosienko scored his famous hat trick on March 23, 1952, against the New York Rangers' Lorne Anderson.
- He was one of 13 children, with eight brothers and four sisters.
- Mosienko's grandson Tyler was also a professional hockey player.
- He died of stomach cancer that spread to his brain on July 9, 1994.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bill Mosienko?
Mosienko was a Canadian right winger who dedicated his entire fourteen-year NHL tenure to the Chicago Black Hawks between 1942 and 1955. He is remembered as one of the team's most distinguished historical players.
What is Bill Mosienko best known for?
His greatest achievement occurred on March 23, 1952, when he netted three goals against the New York Rangers within a span of only 21 seconds. This performance established an NHL record for speed that has never been surpassed.
When did Bill Mosienko's career end?
His professional playing career concluded with the Chicago Black Hawks after the 1954-1955 season. He passed away in 1994, leaving behind a legacy defined by speed and sportsmanship.
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