Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender, died Wednesday at the age of 94 in a Stony Plain, Alberta hospital. He was known for his NHL record of 502 consecutive starts, a total that extended to 552 games including Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hall played 18 NHL seasons, with 10 of those years spent with the Chicago Black Hawks, where he won the Stanley Cup in 1961. His career statistics include a record of 407-326-164, a 2.50 goals-against average, and 84 shutouts, which places him fourth all-time in NHL shutouts.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a statement acknowledging Hall's career, highlighting his consistency and durability. Hall’s consecutive games streak, set between the 1955-56 and 1962-63 seasons, was achieved without wearing a mask. His career achievements include winning the Calder Trophy with the Detroit Red Wings, playing every game during the Blackhawks' 1961 Stanley Cup victory, and earning the Conn Smythe Trophy with the St. Louis Blues despite a Final loss. Hall was a seven-time first-team NHL All-Star, an honored member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and was recognized among the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players.
Hall had previously stated that he felt he performed better if he experienced pre-game nervousness.