Les Binkley

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Position	Goaltender
Shot	Right
Height Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg)
Pro Clubs	Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Toros Ottawa Nationals
Nationality	Image:Flag of Canada.svg Canada
Born	June 6, 1934, Owen Sound, Ontario
Pro Career	1967 – 1976

</div></div> Leslie John Binkley (Born June 6, 1934 in Owen Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.

1 Career
2 Achievements & Awards
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4 References

[edit] Career

Les Binkley spent his early career in the minor leagues, reaching the NHL level in his thirties. He was the recipient of the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL's top rookie in 1962, and was awarded the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award four years later for allowing the least goals in the league. Binkley was the first starting goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He left the NHL following four seasons to play in the WHA with the Ottawa Nationals and Toronto Toros. He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1992 as a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins.