Fred Hucul

Frederick Albert Hucul (December 4, 1931 – June 5, 2025) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who appeared in 164 NHL games for the Chicago Black Hawks and St. Louis Blues between 1951 and 1968. After junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks and Regina Capitals, he debuted with Chicago in 1950–51 before spending the bulk of his career in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Stampeders and Victoria Maple Leafs, where he played alongside his brother Sandy for six seasons. In 1955–56, he posted 21 goals and 38 assists. He returned to the NHL when St. Louis joined the league in 1967–68, and shares the record for longest gap between NHL appearances at 13 years.