Len Broderick
Leonard Francis Broderick (born October 11, 1938) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. He is the brother of former professional hockey player Ken Broderick.
| Len Broderick | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 11, 1938 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1957–1961 | ||
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Broderick played junior hockey with the Toronto Marlboros, with whom he recorded record-tying nine shutouts in the 1965-57 season, tying a record previously set by Glenn Hall.[1] He was loaned to the Montreal Canadiens by the Marlboros to replace Jacques Plante,[2] and played his one and only National Hockey League in a 6-2 win over his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs. He spent one more season with the Marlboros before playing senior hockey with the Oakville Oaks. He signed with the St. Paul Saints, but let in 16 goals in 3 games and retired soon after. He is the grandfather of two granddaughters, Emily and Morgan.
References
- Radley, Scott (14 February 2012). "Visentin making mockery of his OHL competition". TheSpec.com. The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- Reid, Ken (2016). One Night Only: Conversations with the NHL's One-Game Wonders. ECW Press. ISBN 9781770909113. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database