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Les Binkley spent his early career in the minor leagues, reaching the [[National Hockey League|NHL]] level in his thirties. He was the recipient of the Dudley "Red" [[Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award|Garrett Memorial Award]] as the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]'s top rookie in 1962, and was awarded the Harry "Hap" [[Hap Holmes Memorial Award|Holmes Memorial Award]] four years later for allowing the least goals in the league. Binkley was the first starting goaltender for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]. He left the NHL |
Les Binkley spent his early career in the minor leagues, reaching the [[National Hockey League|NHL]] level in his thirties. He was the recipient of the Dudley "Red" [[Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award|Garrett Memorial Award]] as the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]'s top rookie in 1962, and was awarded the Harry "Hap" [[Hap Holmes Memorial Award|Holmes Memorial Award]] four years later for allowing the least goals in the league. Binkley was the first starting goaltender for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]. He left the NHL after five seasons to play in the [[World Hockey Association|WHA]] with the [[Ottawa Nationals]] and [[Toronto Toros]]. Binkley played in 196 NHL regular season games and retired with a career [[goals against average|GAA]] of 3.12.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8449825 |title=Les Binkley - Stats - NHL.com - Players |publisher=NHL |accessdate=January 27, 2011}}</ref> |
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He won two [[Stanley Cup]] championships in [[1990–91 NHL season|1991]] and [[1991–92 NHL season|1992]] as a scout for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]].<ref>{{legendsofhockey|18435}}. Retrieved 13 Oct. 2006.</ref> He now lives in the [[Hanover, Ontario]] area with his wife Eleanor. |
He won two [[Stanley Cup]] championships in [[1990–91 NHL season|1991]] and [[1991–92 NHL season|1992]] as a scout for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]].<ref>{{legendsofhockey|18435}}. Retrieved 13 Oct. 2006.</ref> He now lives in the [[Hanover, Ontario]] area with his wife Eleanor. |
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| Les Binkley | |||
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| Born |
June 6, 1934 Owen Sound, ON, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
NHL Pittsburgh Penguins WHA Toronto Toros Ottawa Nationals AHL Cleveland Barons EHL Baltimore Clippers Charlotte Clippers IHL Fort Wayne Komets Toledo Mercurys NAHL Buffalo Norsemen | ||
| Playing career | 1967–1976 | ||
Leslie John Binkley (born June 6, 1934 in Owen Sound, Ontario) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Binkley played goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, in the World Hockey Association for the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros. He later became a scout for both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets organizations.
Career
Les Binkley spent his early career in the minor leagues, reaching the NHL level in his thirties. He was the recipient of the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL's top rookie in 1962, and was awarded the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award four years later for allowing the least goals in the league. Binkley was the first starting goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He left the NHL after five seasons to play in the WHA with the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros. Binkley played in 196 NHL regular season games and retired with a career GAA of 3.12.[1]
He won two Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992 as a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins.[2] He now lives in the Hanover, Ontario area with his wife Eleanor.
Achievements and awards
- EHL Second All-Star Team (1957)
- Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award (Rookie of the Year - AHL) (1962)
- AHL Second All-Star Team (1964, 1966)
- Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (fewest goals against - AHL) (1966)
- WHL Second All-Star Team (1967)
- Two Stanley Cup championships (in 1991 and 1992 seasons) - as a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins
- First NHL Goaltender ever to wear contact lenses (1967)
- First player signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins club when they were introduced into the league in 1967
Personal Life
Les currently resides in Hanover, Ontario, Canada with his wife Eleanor and is happily retired. He spends most of his time on the golf course and is a near scratch golfer. Les has two children, Randall and Leslie. He is also blessed with five grandchildren, Jana, Jonathan, Curtis, Kara and Jordan. Curtis is also a goaltender who was drafted by the Guelph Storm in 2002 of the Ontario Hockey League.
References
- ^ "Les Binkley - Stats - NHL.com - Players". NHL. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ Les Binkley biography at Legends of Hockey (archived). Retrieved 13 Oct. 2006.
External links
- Les Binkley player profile at NHL.com
- Les Binkley biography at Legends of Hockey (archived)
- Les Binkley career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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