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Billy Lacken

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Billy Lacken
Born (1888-07-03)July 3, 1888
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died September 26, 1916(1916-09-26) (aged 28)
Courcelette, France
Height 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Position Center
Shot Right
Played for Montreal Wanderers
New York Wanderers
Playing career 1907–1912

William Joseph Charles Lacken (July 3, 1888 – September 26, 1916) was a Canadian amateur ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Wanderers in the Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association (ECAHL).[1]

Early life and hockey career

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Lacken was born on July 3, 1888, in Montreal to William and Mary Seale Lacken.[1][2] He first played for Montreal CPR of the Montreal Manufacturers Hockey League, before joining the Montreal Wanderers in season 1908–09 and appearing twice.[1] After playing for the Montreal Stars in 1910, Lacken moved to the United States to play for the New York Athletic Club, but was signed to the New York Wanderers.[1] He appeared 8 times and scored 10 goals.[1]

Military career and death

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Lacken worked as a clerk and served in the 17th Duke of York's Hussars for 3 years.[3][4] To serve in World War I, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 27, 1914, and was assigned to the 15th Battalion.[2][3] In August 1916, Lacken was promoted to lance corporal; however, his rank was reverted to private upon his request.[5] He was killed on the Western Front at Regina Trench, Courcelette on September 26, 1916, and is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial.[1][2]

Career statistics

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1907–08 Montreal CPR Mtl Mfgrs HL[1] 1 0 0 0 0
1908–09 Montreal Wanderers ECAHA[1] 2
1909–10 Montreal Stars Mtl CSHL[1] 6 3 0 3 18
1911–12 New York Wanderers AAHL[1] 8 10 4 14
Career totals 17 13 4 17 18

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Billy Lacken - Profile". SIHR. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Casualty Details: Lacken, William Joseph Charles". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Image: Personnel Records of the First World War". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "Attestation Paper". Library and Archives Canada. p. 1. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "Casualty Form — Active Service". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2020.