Elmer "Moose" Vasko (December 11, 1935 – October 30, 1998) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks and Minnesota North Stars. He was on the Blackhawks team that won the Stanley Cup in 1961. Personal Vasko was born in Duparquet, Quebec. He was one of the few players of Slovak descent in the NHL's younger years. Vasko also never lost any of his teeth during his NHL career, despite the lack of mouthguards or helmets in his playing days. He was a second team all star in 1962-63 and 1963-64. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs External links 1935 births 1998 deaths Buffalo Bisons (AHL) players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey defencemen Canadian people of Slovak descent Chicago Blackhawks players Ice hockey people from Quebec Minnesota North Stars players People from Abitibi-Témiscamingue Salt Lake Golden Eagles (WHL) players Stanley Cup champions St. Catharines Teepees players