Alec Connell

"Alex Connell" redirects here. For the British speed skater, see Alex Connell (speed skater).
Alec Connell
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1958
Born (1900-02-08)February 8, 1900
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died May 10, 1958(1958-05-10) (aged 58)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught left
Played for Ottawa Senators
Detroit Falcons
New York Americans
Montreal Maroons
Playing career 1924–1937

Alexander "The Ottawa Fireman" Connell (February 8, 1900 – May 10, 1958) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons, New York Americans and Montreal Maroons teams in the National Hockey League. He is widely believed to be one of the greatest hockey goaltenders of all time.


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