Hextall is considered the dominant right winger of his day, leading the NHL in goal scoring twice (1939-40 & 1940-41) and in points once (1941-42). He was selected to the NHL First All-Star Team in each of those 3 seasons and the Second All-Star Team in 1942-43. actually started his career as a goalie at the age of 9, because he could not skate. … his uncle Jack Bend, hockey guru of Poplar Point, moulded him into a outstanding defenseman. … in 1929-30 Poplar Point went to the provincial midget final. … and in 1930-31 won the provincial juvenile championship. … in 1932-33 led the WJrHL "B" Division in scoring. … half way thru 1933-34, was suspended by the CAHA, one year, for a tampered birth certificate. … turned pro, joining the Vancouver Lions of the North West Hockey League. … Lions con