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The player in question was Bernie Geoffrion of the Montreal Canadiens. He originated and made popular the slap shot in the 50's. When his hard shot echoed, or boomed, off the end boards his team mates began referring to him as " Boom Boom" or " the Boomer".
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Which NHL player went by the nickname The Chicoutimi Cucumber?
Georges Vezina.........
Which NHL player went by the nickname Iron Man?
The NHL player who went by the nickname Iron Man is Garry Unger. He played the center position on various teams for 16 seasons from 1967 until he retired in 1983.
Which NHL player went by the nickname Cheesy?
The player was Gerry Cheevers, goalie for the Boston Bruins.
Which NHL player went by the nickname Big M?
The "Big M" was Frank Mahovlich.
Which NHL player went by the nickname Roadrunner?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Garts?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname The Chicoutimi Cucumber?
Georges Vezina.........
Which NHL player went by the nickname Cheesy?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Iron Man?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Big M?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Sitt?
Probably Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Which NHL player went by the nickname Roadrunner?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Pie?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Flower?
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Which NHL player went by the nickname Gypsy Joe?
Joe Joseph Hardyhttp://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=12852
Which NHL player went by the nickname Mr Zero?
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