Apr 7, 2015 · But with the likes of Pilote, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Glenn Hall, the Hawks became Stanley Cup champions in 1961. Pilote scored the winning or tying goal in every Blackhawks victory that year. 1961 pre-dated the Conn Smythe Trophy, but Pilote was the obvious playoff MVP.

Pierre Pilote: Defenseman, living in Toronto. The Hall of Famer led the NHL in penalty minutes (165) that season. Pilote served as Blackhawks captain from 1961-68 and his No. 3 is retired.

Sep 10, 2017 · "And we had guys like Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, who knew what to do with the puck. Did they ever." But, Pilote brought more than just his puck moving ability to the Hawks, he played with fire and passion, as well. "I had a few scraps," Pilote recalled. "One night in Montreal against the Canadiens, I got into it with Henri Richard.

Jan 11, 2011 · CHICAGO — Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Glenn Hall and Pierre Pilote each got a loud ovation as they slowly walked down the red carpet to center ice.

Sep 24, 2017 · The Blackhawks started developing young stars back then with the names of Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull, but it was on the blue line that Pilote worked his craft to perfection.

Mar 6, 2007 · But with the likes of Pilote, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Glenn Hall, the Hawks became Stanley Cup champions in 1961. Pilote scored the winning or tying goal in every Blackhawks victory that year. 1961 pre-dated the Conn Smythe Trophy, but Pilote was the obvious playoff MVP.

At the time of his retirement, Pilote was the second leading defence scorer in NHL history (behind Harvey), as well as the sixth leading career scorer for the Black Hawks and second in all-time assists behind Stan Mikita. He remains eighth in all-time assists for the Hawks.

Sep 11, 2017 · Pierre Pilote, a former Blackhawks captain and defenseman who helped the franchise hoist the Stanley Cup in 1961, died Saturday night. He was 85.

When the ghosts of hockey's past reminisce about the 1960 Chicago Blackhawks, they almost always focus on superstars Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita with Mr. Goalie Glenn Hall also getting a lot of attention.

Nov 24, 2021 · Mikita was the playmaker of the line and finished with 89 points, enough to win the Art Ross Trophy as the league's scoring leader. Not surprisingly the Hawks led the entire NHL in goals tallied that year. The Hawks also had Pierre Pilote on the blue line, one of the game's all time great two way defenders.