Alec Connell
| Alec Connell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1958 | |||
| Born |
February 8, 1902 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
May 10, 1958 (aged 56) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | left | ||
| Played for |
Ottawa Senators Detroit Falcons New York Americans Montreal Maroons | ||
| Playing career | 1924–1937 | ||
Alexander "The Ottawa Fireman" Connell (February 8, 1902 – May 10, 1958) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons, New York Americans and Montreal Maroons teams in the National Hockey League. He is widely believed to be one of the greatest hockey goaltenders of all time.