Ed Kryzanowski

A solid positional defenceman who could head-man the puck effectively, Ed Kryznowski played over 200 NHL games with the Boston Bruins and Chicago Black Hawks in the post-war years. He also excelled at the Canadian University level and in the minor leagues.

Born in the northern Ontario town of Fort Frances, Kryznowski starred with the University of Toronto in 1947-48 before turning pro. He split the 1948-49 season between the Boston Bruins and the AHL's Hershey Bears then assumed a regular place on the team for three years.

In August 1952 he and Vic Lynn were sold to the Chicago Black Hawks. Ed only played five NHL games in 1952-53. He spent his last three NHL seasons as a valuable member of Hershey's defensive contingent before retiring in 1956.