Fernie Flaman

Fernie Flaman
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1990
Flaman in 2011
Born (1927-01-25)January 25, 1927
Dysart, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died June 22, 2012(2012-06-22) (aged 85)
Westwood, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1943–1964

Ferdinand Charles Carl "Fernie" Flaman (January 25, 1927 – June 22, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. He was known as a physical defensive defenceman and a consummate bodychecker. As a coach, Flaman was successful at the collegiate ranks as the head coach of Northeastern University.