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The Legend Of Sudden Death Mel Hill

The Legend Of Sudden Death Mel Hill

Mel Hill earned his famous nickname after recording three overtime goals in one playoff series during the 1939 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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The Boston Bruins coach in the 1930's and 1940's was a man by the name of Art Ross. One of the premier defensemen of his era, Art always considered his first Stanley Cup win with Kenora in 1907 to be his greatest thrill in hockey. His second greatest thrill? Being front and center for Mel Hill's three overtime winners in the 1939 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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