Vic Stasiuk was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 14 seasons. He was born on May 23, 1929, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Stasiuk began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Edmonton Flyers in 1948. He played for the Flyers for two seasons before being signed by the Boston Bruins in 1950.
Stasiuk played for the Bruins for six seasons from 1950 to 1956. He was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He was a key player on the Bruins' 1952 Stanley Cup championship team. In 1956, Stasiuk was traded to the Detroit Red Wings.
Stasiuk played for the Red Wings for four seasons from 1956 to 1960. He was a member of the Red Wings' 1957 and 1958 Stanley Cup championship teams. Stasiuk was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to play on both the power play and penalty kill.
In 1960, Stasiuk was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He played for the Blackhawks for two seasons from 1960 to 1962. Stasiuk was a key player on the Blackhawks' 1961 Stanley Cup championship team. He retired from the NHL after the 1961-62 season.
After retiring from the NHL, Stasiuk became a coach. He coached in the minor leagues for several years before being hired as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers in 1967. Stasiuk was a member of the Flyers' coaching staff for two seasons from 1967 to 1969. He then became the head coach of the Flyers' minor league affiliate, the Quebec Aces.
Stasiuk returned to the NHL as a head coach in 1972 when he was hired by the California Golden Seals. He coached the Seals for two seasons from 1972 to 1974. Stasiuk then became a scout for the Vancouver Canucks.
Stasiuk passed away on May 24, 1997, at the age of 68. He was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Stasiuk was known for his hard work, dedication, and his ability to play both offense and defense. He was a key player on several championship teams and had a successful coaching career after retiring from playing.
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