entire career but was often assigned to the top Red Wings farm team, the Pittsburgh Hornets. Sherf gained recognition both with the Red Wings as well as the Hornets. Because of his skating speed, he was often re-called to the Red Wings to participate in the annual NHL skills competitions. During his career he won the competition as the fastest skater in the NHL. He was also selected as a member of the American Hockey League all-star team representing the Pittsburgh Hornets. Sherf is still the seventh leading scorer in the history of the Pittsburgh Hornets, scoring 94 goals and 121 assists in 301 games played. After being called for military service in 1943, he returned to the Red Wings in 1944 before retiring from professional hockey. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs See also University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor External links 1913 births 1991 deaths American men's ice hockey left wingers Detroit Olympics (IHL) players Detroit Red Wings players Ice hockey players from Michigan Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey players Philadelphia Ramblers players Pittsburgh Hornets players Stanley Cup champions Wayne State University alumni