Hugh Lehman was a professional hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1910 to 1928. He was born in 1885 in Ontario, Canada and began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). He played for the Berlin Dutchmen, the Toronto Professionals, and the Toronto Blueshirts before joining the NHL in 1917.

Lehman was a goaltender and was known for his agility and quick reflexes. He was also known for his ability to read the game and anticipate the opponents’ moves. He was considered one of the best goaltenders of his time and was often referred to as “The Human Wall”.

Lehman was a member of the Vancouver Millionaires, the first team to win the Stanley Cup in 1915. He was also a member of the Seattle Metropolitans, who won the Stanley Cup in 1917. He was the first goaltender to win the Stanley Cup twice.

Lehman was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958. He was also inducted into the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame in 1966.

Lehman was a pioneer in the game of hockey and helped to shape the modern game. He was one of the first goaltenders to wear a mask and was also one of the first to use a stick with a curved blade. He was a leader on and off the ice and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike. He was a true professional and a great ambassador for the game of hockey.

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