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Fran Huck had a spectacular junior career with the Regina Pats. His achievements included winning the scoring title, making the Allstar team and being named league MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reginapatshistory.com/2009/05/1963-1964-season.html|title=1963-1964 - SEASON - THE FRAN HUCK ERA|date=May 6, 2009|publisher=reginapatshistory.com|accessdate=Dec.4, 2009}}</ref> His nickname "The Golden Hawk" originated during his first season with the Regina Pats, because he and linemates Andy Black and Barry Meissner wore gold helmets.<ref name="RegLeadPost">{{cite web|url=http://www2.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/features/patshockey/story.html?id=c1985636-7fe5-4a4e-8eda-ba6a3f5f18dd Biography|title=Fran Huck: Known as 'The Golden Hawk'|last=McCormick|first=Murray|date=Sept. 21, 2007|publisher=Leader-Post|accessdate=Dec.4, 2009}}</ref> After junior Huck made the decision, shocking to many hockey people of the day, to join the Canadian National team instead of the NHL. At the time the national team program, which was managed by [[David Bauer (ice hockey)|Father David Bauer]], afforded hockey players the alternative of playing hockey while still pursuing higher education<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ubcsportshalloffame.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?person_id=55&searchall=1|title=Father David Bauer|publisher=University of British Columbia|accessdate=Dec. 4, 2009}}</ref> and Fran wished to study law. He was with the national team from 1965 to 1969 winning a bronze medal for the [[ Ice hockey at the 1968 Winter Olympics|1968 Olympics]] and also bronze for the[[Ice Hockey World Championships | IIHF World Championships]] in 1966 and 1967. He was the team's leading scorer for the four years he was with the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sshfm.com/inductees/Inductee_2006_Bios_FINAL.pdf|format=pdf|title=Testimonial from the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame|publisher=|accessdate=Dec. 5, 2009}}</ref> |
Fran Huck had a spectacular junior career with the Regina Pats. His achievements included winning the scoring title, making the Allstar team and being named league MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reginapatshistory.com/2009/05/1963-1964-season.html|title=1963-1964 - SEASON - THE FRAN HUCK ERA|date=May 6, 2009|publisher=reginapatshistory.com|accessdate=Dec.4, 2009}}</ref> His nickname "The Golden Hawk" originated during his first season with the Regina Pats, because he and linemates Andy Black and Barry Meissner wore gold helmets.<ref name="RegLeadPost">{{cite web|url=http://www2.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/features/patshockey/story.html?id=c1985636-7fe5-4a4e-8eda-ba6a3f5f18dd Biography|title=Fran Huck: Known as 'The Golden Hawk'|last=McCormick|first=Murray|date=Sept. 21, 2007|publisher=Leader-Post|accessdate=Dec.4, 2009}}</ref> After junior Huck made the decision, shocking to many hockey people of the day, to join the Canadian National team instead of the NHL. At the time the national team program, which was managed by [[David Bauer (ice hockey)|Father David Bauer]], afforded hockey players the alternative of playing hockey while still pursuing higher education<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ubcsportshalloffame.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?person_id=55&searchall=1|title=Father David Bauer|publisher=University of British Columbia|accessdate=Dec. 4, 2009}}</ref> and Fran wished to study law. He was with the national team from 1965 to 1969 winning a bronze medal for the [[ Ice hockey at the 1968 Winter Olympics|1968 Olympics]] and also bronze for the[[Ice Hockey World Championships | IIHF World Championships]] in 1966 and 1967. He was the team's leading scorer for the four years he was with the team.<ref name="SSHF">{{cite web|url=http://www.sshfm.com/inductees/Inductee_2006_Bios_FINAL.pdf|format=pdf|title=Testimonial from the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame|publisher=Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum|accessdate=Dec. 5, 2009}}</ref> |
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==Retirement== |
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Today he is a practicing lawyer in Western Canada.<ref name="RegLeadPost"/><ref name="RegHist_Dec52009">{{cite web|url=http://www.reginapatshistory.com/2009_07_01_archive.html|title=FRAN HUCK - KNOW AS "THE GOLDEN HAWK"|last=Johnston|first=Ron|date=July 21, 2009|publisher=Reginapatshistory.com|accessdate=Dec. 5, 2009}}</ref> |
In retirement he was coach of the Central Amateur Senior Hockey League St. Boniface Mohawks and coach/GM of the Winnipeg Warriors.<ref name="SSHF"/> Today he is a practicing lawyer in Western Canada.<ref name="RegLeadPost"/><ref name="RegHist_Dec52009">{{cite web|url=http://www.reginapatshistory.com/2009_07_01_archive.html|title=FRAN HUCK - KNOW AS "THE GOLDEN HAWK"|last=Johnston|first=Ron|date=July 21, 2009|publisher=Reginapatshistory.com|accessdate=Dec. 5, 2009}}</ref> |
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In 1999 he was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. |
In 1999 he was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. |
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| Born |
December 4, 1945 Regina, SK, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Canadiens (NHL) St. Louis Blues (NHL), Winnipeg Jets (WHA) Minnesota Fighting Saints (WHA) Montreal Voyageurs (AHL) Denver Spurs (WHL) | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1969–1978 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||
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1966 Yugoslavia | Ice hockey |
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1967 Austria | Ice Hockey |
| Winter Olympics | ||
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1968 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey |
Anthony Francis "Golden Hawk" Huck (born December 4, 1945 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a retired ice hockey player. While Fran Huck played professionally in both the NHL and WHA his greatest contributions may have been representing Canada with the National Team program during years before NHL professionals were allowed to compete internationally. His tenure culminated at the 1968 Winter Olympics where he helped the team with the Bronze. As a professional he played with the Montreal Canadiens (NHL), St. Louis Blues (NHL), Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Fighting Saints, and Denver Spurs.
Amateur career
Fran Huck had a spectacular junior career with the Regina Pats. His achievements included winning the scoring title, making the Allstar team and being named league MVP.[1] His nickname "The Golden Hawk" originated during his first season with the Regina Pats, because he and linemates Andy Black and Barry Meissner wore gold helmets.[2] After junior Huck made the decision, shocking to many hockey people of the day, to join the Canadian National team instead of the NHL. At the time the national team program, which was managed by Father David Bauer, afforded hockey players the alternative of playing hockey while still pursuing higher education[3] and Fran wished to study law. He was with the national team from 1965 to 1969 winning a bronze medal for the 1968 Olympics and also bronze for the IIHF World Championships in 1966 and 1967. He was the team's leading scorer for the four years he was with the team.[4]
Professional career
Huck began his professional hockey career briefly with the Montreal Canadiens before playing two seasons with the NHL St. Louis Blues and with Denver of the WHL. He then moved over to the WHA and played with the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Fighting Saints. He retired after the 1977-78 season.
Retirement
In retirement he was coach of the Central Amateur Senior Hockey League St. Boniface Mohawks and coach/GM of the Winnipeg Warriors.[4] Today he is a practicing lawyer in Western Canada.[2][5] In 1999 he was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame.
Honours and awards
Named to First Allstar Team 1966 and 1968 IIHF World Championships.[6]
Inducted International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame in 1999.
Most valuable player award 1971-72 WHL
Inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of fame in 2006.
External links
References
- ^ "1963-1964 - SEASON - THE FRAN HUCK ERA". reginapatshistory.com. May 6, 2009. Retrieved Dec.4, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b McCormick, Murray (Sept. 21, 2007). Biography "Fran Huck: Known as 'The Golden Hawk'". Leader-Post. Retrieved Dec.4, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Father David Bauer". University of British Columbia. Retrieved Dec. 4, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b "Testimonial from the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame" (pdf). Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved Dec. 5, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Johnston, Ron (July 21, 2009). "FRAN HUCK - KNOW AS "THE GOLDEN HAWK"". Reginapatshistory.com. Retrieved Dec. 5, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "IIHF World Men's Championship: All-Star Teams". Hockey Canada. Retrieved Dec. 4, 2009.
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