Emmanuel Hall Roberts "Motto" McLean (December 26, 1925 – July 10, 2019) was a Canadian professional hockey player who played for the Omaha Knights and Fort Worth Rangers in the United States Hockey League. He also played for the St. Louis Flyers in the American Hockey League, along with the New Westminster Royals and Vancouver Canucks in the Western Hockey League. Born in Scotland, McLean was raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba.[1] Known as "Mr. Hockey" where he resided, in Omaha, Nebraska, an arena there is named in his honour.[2] He received the Wm. Thayer Tutt Award from USA Hockey in 2002.[3]

Motto McLean
McLean in the 1940s
Born (1925-12-26)December 26, 1925
Dalmeny, Scotland
Died July 10, 2019(2019-07-10) (aged 93)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Omaha Knights
Fort Worth Rangers
St. Louis Flyers
New Westminster Royals
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 1946–1961

His nickname "Motto" was derived from an apparent childhood resemblance to Mr. Moto, as portrayed by Peter Lorre.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Patterson, Mike (July 11, 2019). "'The cornerstone of it all,' Motto McLean remembered for immeasurable impact on Omaha hockey". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Press" (PDF). The Durham Museum. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "News Archive". Omchl.com. June 20, 2002. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
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