Daniel Vladimir Lewicki was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
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25 Facts About Danny Lewicki
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Danny Lewicki played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League in the 1950s and early 1960s.
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Danny Lewicki started skating at age five, first with bob skates, then a used pair three sizes too large.
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Until age twelve, Danny Lewicki learned to play hockey by playing shinny on outdoor rinks.
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Danny Lewicki would hide his hockey equipment outside under the backyard stairs.
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The next season, Danny Lewicki played for the North Star Bantams, moving up to the Midgets at age fourteen a year early, to play against boys sixteen and older.
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At age fifteen, Danny Lewicki got his first taste of junior hockey with the Columbus Juniors in their playoffs against the Winnipeg Monarchs.
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Danny Lewicki did not sign with any team, but was placed on the negotiating list of the Providence Reds by his coach, Leo Barbini, who did some scouting for the Reds.
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Danny Lewicki was the top scorer in the playoffs, recording 40 points.
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Danny Lewicki refused to play for Toronto, but was told that he had to play for the Marlboros, or nowhere else.
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Danny Lewicki received a telegram from NHL President Clarence Campbell advising him that he was suspended.
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The "C" Form, which Danny Lewicki signed, became an issue in the Canadian Parliament, and was abolished a few years later.
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In 1950, Danny Lewicki began his National Hockey League career with the Maple Leafs.
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Danny Lewicki was able to get a one-way contract at $10,000 for three years and a signing bonus of $3,000.
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Danny Lewicki became a contender for the Calder Memorial Trophy, although he had strong competition from future Hall of Famer Terry Sawchuk.
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Danny Lewicki had 16 goals and 31 assists before a groin injury ended his season early.
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Danny Lewicki was pressed into service on the orders of Conn Smythe, although he was not healed.
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Danny Lewicki was an Allan Cup, Memorial Cup and Stanley Cup winner at the age of 20.
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Danny Lewicki spent the next three seasons mainly with the Leafs' Pittsburgh Hornets.
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Danny Lewicki played one season for the Black Hawks, who made make the playoffs, only to lose in the first round.
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Danny Lewicki contends that the incident led to his being 'black-balled' from the league as he received no call-ups or any chances to make another NHL club for the rest of his career.
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Danny Lewicki played for a few seasons in the American Hockey League before retiring in 1963.
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