Ben Cherski
Canadian ice hockey player
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Ben Cherski (October 29, 1929 – May 19, 2017) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played from 1951 to 1955 at the University of North Dakota.[1] He was three times an All-American in ice hockey and holds a record of seven hat tricks in one season (1953–54 season) and 17 all-time.[2] He has 188 points all-time in his career. In 1978, he was inducted into the University of North Dakota Letterwinners Association Hall of Fame.[3] He died in California in 2017.[4]
| Ben Cherski | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 29, 1929 | ||
| Died |
May 29, 2017 (aged 87) California, United States | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Played for | Univ. of North Dakota | ||
| Playing career | 1951–1955 | ||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-MCHL First Team | 1952–53 | |
| AHCA First Team All-American | 1952–53 | |
| All-WIHL First Team | 1953–54 | |
| AHCA First Team All-American | 1953–54 | |