Hank Bassen
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| Position | Goaltender |
| Shot | Left |
| Nickname(s) | Mr. Emergency |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg/12 st 12 lb) |
| Pro clubs | Chicago Black Hawks 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)
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