Stanley Mikita [1] (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovak-born Canadian ice hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best centre of the 1960s.

After overcoming a penchant for fighting and penalties in his early career—a feisty attitude which earned him the nickname "Le Petit Diable" ("The Little Devil")—Mikita began playing intelligent hockey and using his skills.

Aug 7, 2018 · Following an outstanding junior career with Tee Pees, Mikita would star in the NHL for 22 seasons as a center for the Hawks from 1958 to 1980. Described as hockey's ultimate playmaker, his skill and finesse game was often overlooked by …

Jan 6, 2024 · Stan Mikita was a great athlete and an even better man. For over 50 years, he was a great supporter and a true friend to the athletes of the Special Olympics Chicago program. He will be incredibly missed and his impact and legacy will be forever remembered.

Jan 1, 2017 · After a three-game taste of the NHL in 1958-59, Mikita emerged as one of the greatest centers in League annals over 22 seasons, all with Chicago. In 2011, he and fellow icon Bobby Hull were...

Stan Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovak-born Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre. He played a career total of 22 years in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Dec 17, 2022 · When Stan Mikita broke into the NHL in 1959, there were only six teams and the competition was intense. Listed at 5′-9″, 169 pounds, small players had to learn to be pushed around or be banished from the league. Mikita never backed down from confrontation and even instigated many.

Jan 24, 2017 · Revered throughout the hockey world, Stan Mikita's legacy flourishes despite the dementia gripping the Blackhawks icon.

Aug 7, 2018 · Stanley Mikita[1] (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovak–Canadian ice hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best centre of the 1960s.[2][3] In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.[4]

Stanislav "Stan the Man" Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovak born, Canadian professional player, generally regarded as the best centre of the 1960s. In 1961 he won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks, with …