Connie Dion

Connie Dion (born August 11, 1918) was a professional hockey goaltender who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.

He played junior hockey for the Verdun Maple Leafs in 1937-38 and then senior hockey in Quebec until 1943. In that year he made the Detroit Red Wings and played 38 games over two seasons.

On January 23, 1944, the Rangers Lester Patrick went behind the bench to coach the team with Frank Boucher attending his brother's funeral. Detroit demolished New York 15-0 and set the modern day record of most goals by a team in a single game. Wings goalie Connie Dion was called upon to make only 9 saves in earning the shutout.

After the 1944-45 season he played in the minor pros until 1950-51, winning the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award in 1949-50. After sitting out the 1951-52 season, he played two more seasons and retired in 1954.

Awards

 * 1949-50 Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award