![]() Fielder, the heart and soul of Seattle hockey for 16 winters, retired at the end of the 1968-69 season. The Totems imploded on and off the ice at the end of the 1960’s. He played another six seasons and retired as the minor leagues’ all-time record holder for games played with 1,487 and as the all-time leading scorer for all of professional hockey. By the time the NHL expanded beyond six teams in 1967 and began raiding the minor leagues for talent, Fielder was 36 years old and past his prime. He played just 15 NHL games in his career and never recorded a point in the senior circuit. Incredibly, the NHL had no use for Fielder. The diminutive center led the WHL in scoring nine times and won six league MVP awards. ![]() ![]() ![]() Fielder spent 16 seasons in Seattle, playing for all three of the city’s Western League clubs, the Bombers, Americans and Totems. The Totems’ glory years coincided the playing days of minor league legend Guyle Fielder. The Seattle Totems won three Lester Patrick Cups as champions of the Western Hockey League between 19, including back-to-back titles in 19. This popular minor league hockey club drew big crowds in Seattle during their 1960’s heyday. ![]() 1972-1974: Vancouver Canucks, Vince Abbey, Dr. ![]()
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