Motto McLean explained

Motto McLean
Position:Right wing
Shoots:Right
Height Ft:5
Height In:8
Weight Lb:154
Played For:Omaha Knights
Fort Worth Rangers
St. Louis Flyers
New Westminster Royals
Vancouver Canucks
Birth Date:December 26, 1925
Birth Place:Dalmeny, Scotland
Death Place:Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Career Start:1946
Career End:1961

Emmanuel Hall Roberts "Motto" McLean (December 26, 1925 – July 10, 2019) was a Canadian professional hockey player who played for the Omaha Knights and Fort Worth Rangers in the United States Hockey League. He also played for the St. Louis Flyers in the American Hockey League, along with the New Westminster Royals and Vancouver Canucks in the Western Hockey League. Born in Scotland, McLean was raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba.[1] Known as "Mr. Hockey" where he resided, in Omaha, Nebraska, an arena there is named in his honour.[2] He received the Wm. Thayer Tutt Award from USA Hockey in 2002.[3]

His nickname "Motto" was derived from an apparent childhood resemblance to Mr. Moto, as portrayed by Peter Lorre.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Patterson . Mike . 'The cornerstone of it all,' Motto McLean remembered for immeasurable impact on Omaha hockey . Omaha World-Herald . July 12, 2019 . July 11, 2019.
  2. Web site: Press . The Durham Museum . 2019-07-12.
  3. Web site: News Archive . Omchl.com . 2002-06-20 . 2019-07-12.