Person in history

Elmer Lach

Elmer Lach, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1918)

Life at a glance

Died: 2015 · April 4

Their story

Who they were

Elmer James Lach was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 14 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). A centre, he was a member of the Punch line, along with Maurice Richard and Toe Blake. Lach led the NHL in scoring twice and was awarded the Hart Trophy in 1945 as the league's most valuable player.

Why this date

Elmer Lach appears on our April 4 calendar for 2015 as a death entry.

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April 4 2015.

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