Billy Lacken
Born (1888-07-03)July 3, 1888
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died September 26, 1916(1916-09-26) (aged 28)
Courcelette, France
Height 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Position Center
Shot Right
Played for Montreal Wanderers
New York Wanderers
Playing career 19071912

William Joseph Charles Lacken (July 3, 1888 – September 26, 1916) was a Canadian amateur ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Wanderers in the Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association (ECAHL).[1]

Early life and hockey career

Lacken was born on July 3, 1888, in Montreal to William and Mary Seale Lacken.[1][2] He first played for Montreal CPR of the Montreal Manufacturers Hockey League, before joining the Montreal Wanderers in season 1908–09 and appearing twice.[1] After playing for the Montreal Stars in 1910, Lacken moved to the United States to play for the New York Athletic Club, but was signed to the New York Wanderers.[1] He appeared 8 times and scored 10 goals.[1]

Military career and death

Lacken worked as a clerk and served in the 17th Duke of York's Hussars for 3 years.[3][4] To serve in World War I, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 27, 1914, and was assigned to the 15th Battalion.[2][3] In August 1916, Lacken was promoted to lance corporal; however, his rank was reverted to private upon his request.[5] He was killed on the Western Front at Regina Trench, Courcelette on September 26, 1916, and is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial.[1][2]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1907–08Montreal CPRMtl Mfgrs HL[1]10000
1908–09Montreal WanderersECAHA[1]2
1909–10Montreal StarsMtl CSHL[1]630318
1911–12New York WanderersAAHL[1]810414
Career totals 17 13 4 17 18

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Billy Lacken - Profile". SIHR. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Casualty Details: Lacken, William Joseph Charles". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Image: Personnel Records of the First World War". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  4. "Attestation Paper". Library and Archives Canada. p. 1. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  5. "Casualty Form — Active Service". Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
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