Great Hockey Nicknames: The Chicoutimi Cucumber

"The Chicoutimi Cucumber," known for his relaxed style in a tense game, was one of the game's early great goaltenders. But you probably already know that since the memory of Georges Vezina is forever etched in hockey history, as his name perpetuates the trophy annually awarded to the NHL's outstanding goaltender

Born in 1887, Georges grew up around the game of hockey. His parents, the local bakers, bought the local rink which allowed Georges to become the ultimate rink rat. He grew up playing goal in his boots, not an uncommon tactic in those early days. In fact, it was not until Georges was 18 that he learned how to skate.

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