Billy Lacken
William Joseph Charles Lacken (July 3, 1888 – September 26, 1916) was a Canadian amateur ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Wanderers in the Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association (ECAHL).[1]
| Billy Lacken | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 3, 1888 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died |
September 26, 1916 (aged 28) Courcelette, France | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Wanderers New York Wanderers | ||
| Playing career | 1907–1912 | ||
Early life and hockey career
Lacken was born on July 3, 1888, in Montreal to William and Mary Seale Lacken.[1][2] He first played for Montreal CPR of the Montreal Manufacturers Hockey League, before joining the Montreal Wanderers in season 1908–09 and appearing twice.[1] After playing for the Montreal Stars in 1910, Lacken moved to the United States to play for the New York Athletic Club, but was signed to the New York Wanderers.[1] He appeared 8 times and scored 10 goals.[1]
Military career and death
Lacken worked as a clerk and served in the 17th Duke of York's Hussars for 3 years.[3][4] To serve in World War I, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 27, 1914, and was assigned to the 15th Battalion.[2][3] In August 1916, Lacken was promoted to lance corporal; however, his rank was reverted to private upon his request.[5] He was killed on the Western Front at Regina Trench, Courcelette on September 26, 1916, and is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial.[1][2]
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1907–08 | Montreal CPR | Mtl Mfgrs HL[1] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1908–09 | Montreal Wanderers | ECAHA[1] | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1909–10 | Montreal Stars | Mtl CSHL[1] | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18 | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| 1911–12 | New York Wanderers | AAHL[1] | 8 | 10 | 4 | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Career totals | 17 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 18 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||
References
- "Billy Lacken - Profile". SIHR. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Casualty Details: Lacken, William Joseph Charles". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Image: Personnel Records of the First World War". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Attestation Paper". Library and Archives Canada. p. 1. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Casualty Form — Active Service". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2020.