Eddie Shore's Time In Winnipeg

Although born and raised in southcentral Saskatchewan, the legendary defenseman Eddie Shore spent a vital season of his hockey development in Winnipeg as a teenager.

Iconic for his toughness and defensive skill, Eddie Shore was one of the greatest defensemen of all time. He most notably played for the Boston Bruins during the 1920’s to 1940’s won Stanley Cup’s with them in 1929 and 1939. Shore won the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player four times, the most of any defensemen; only Wayne Gretzky and Gordie …