Wendell Young

Wendell Edward Young is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently serving as the vice chairman/governor of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Wendell was the only player in hockey history to have won all four cups: the Memorial Cup, Calder Cup, Turner Cup and Stanley Cup. His Chicago Wolves Jersey #1 was retired in a ceremony at their home rink, The Allstate Arena, on December 1, 2001. This marked the first time the Chicago Wolves had retired a number since their inception into the then-titled IHL in 1994.

Early life

Young was born on August 1, 1963, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to parents Helen and Doug. Young was their second youngest child between three brothers and a sister. His older brother Darrell was also involved in ice hockey; he served as a coach in the Atlantic University Athletic Association Hockey League.

Playing career

Amateur

While growing up in Nova Scotia, Young played in the Halifax Major Midget Hockey League for the Cole Harbour Colts. Following his 1979–80 season with the Colts, Young was drafted in the sixth round, 66th overall, by the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.

Professional

Young played for the Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League. Young is the only hockey player to have won a Memorial Cup, a Calder Cup, a Turner Cup, and a Stanley Cup. He also has 2 J. [Ross Robertson Cup|Robertson Cups] with the Kitchener Rangers as Ontario Hockey League Champions in 1981 and 1982.