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One Game Wonder: Spence Tatchell

One Game Wonder: Spence Tatchell

Spence Tatchell played one game as a replacement during World War II for the New York Rangers in 1942-43.

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One Game Wonder: Spence Tatchell
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Spence Tatchell was born on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster on July 16th, 1924.

An all-around athlete, Tatchell was also a star baseball and tennis player, in addition to his prowess as a defensemen on the hockey rink.

Tatchell moved to Winnipeg as a teenager and helped the Winnipeg Rangers win a Memorial Cup in 1940-41. He was eventually signed to…

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