Hank Bassen

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Position	Goaltender
Shot	Left
Nickname	Mr. Emergency
Height Weight	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg)
Pro Clubs	Chicago Blackhawks Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings Vancouver Canucks
Nationality	Canada
Born	December 6, 1932, Calgary, Alberta
Pro Career	1954 – 1968

Henry "Hank" Bassen (b. December 6, 1932, Calgary, Alberta) was a back-up goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, and father of Bob Bassen who played in the NHL.

After retiring Bassen managed the junior Calgary Wranglers from 1984-86 and had two sons go on to play professional hockey.

[edit] Awards & Achievements

• WCJHL Second All-Star Team (1950)
• WCJHL First All-Star Team (1952)
• OHA-Sr. First All-Star Team (1954)
• WHL First All-Star Team (1960)
• Outstanding Goaltender Award (fewest goals against - WHL) (1960)
• Leader Cup (MVP - WHL) (co-winner - Guyle Fielder) (1960)

[edit] See Also

• Bob Bassen