Professional Hockey Player. For thirteen seasons (1954 to 1955, 1957 to 1961 and 1963 to 1971), he played at the goaltender position in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, Oakland Seals and Vancouver Canucks. He was signed by Montreal and began his career with the Junior Canadians and developed into a fine goalie who was stingy on goals-allowed. During the 1954-1955 season, he was promoted to the NHL and spent the next several years as a backup to the legendary Jacques Plante. During the 1963-1964 season, an injury to Gump Worsley gave Hodge the opportunity to become the Canadians' primary goaltender. He flourished that season, as he produced a career-high 33 wins, while leading the league with eight shutouts, resulting in him being the recipient of the Vezina Trophy. The following season (1964-1965), he experienced a Stanley Cup championship with the Canadians. He shared the Vezina Trophy with Gump Worsley for the 1965-1966 season. He went on to become a part of both the Oakland Seals' and Vancouver Canucks' inaugural rosters, as the franchises were introduced into the league. During the course of Hodge's career, he achieved all star status three-times. After retiring as a player, he remained in the sport to serve as a scout with the Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Professional Hockey Player. For thirteen seasons (1954 to 1955, 1957 to 1961 and 1963 to 1971), he played at the goaltender position in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, Oakland Seals and Vancouver Canucks. He was signed by Montreal and began his career with the Junior Canadians and developed into a fine goalie who was stingy on goals-allowed. During the 1954-1955 season, he was promoted to the NHL and spent the next several years as a backup to the legendary Jacques Plante. During the 1963-1964 season, an injury to Gump Worsley gave Hodge the opportunity to become the Canadians' primary goaltender. He flourished that season, as he produced a career-high 33 wins, while leading the league with eight shutouts, resulting in him being the recipient of the Vezina Trophy. The following season (1964-1965), he experienced a Stanley Cup championship with the Canadians. He shared the Vezina Trophy with Gump Worsley for the 1965-1966 season. He went on to become a part of both the Oakland Seals' and Vancouver Canucks' inaugural rosters, as the franchises were introduced into the league. During the course of Hodge's career, he achieved all star status three-times. After retiring as a player, he remained in the sport to serve as a scout with the Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bio by: C.S.
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