Glen "Chico" Resch (1973 - 1986) New Jersey Devils Autographed Game Used Goalie Skates

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We recently purchased the private collection of baseball and hockey memorabilia from the Chaplin of the Montreal Canadiens and the now defunct Montreal Expos. The entire collection consists of over five hundred signed balls, batting helmets, hockey sticks, photos and game used equipment which will be listed in part over the next several months in our shop on Ruby Lane.

One of the many items that I found of particular interest is this pair of Glen "Chico" Resch, New Jersey Devils autographed Bauer Supreme game used goalie skates worn by Chico during one of his many seasons with the New Jersey Devils. The right skate is inscribed on the shell with a personal message signed by Chico with a black sharpie as follows:

"To Bob - Thank you and the Lord for all the great memories and moments over the years. May He bless you and your family. In Love. Glen Chico Resch"

It is very seldom that one come across such a magnificent piece of hockey memorabilia such as these goalie skates showing great game use and in excellent condition and signed by one of the most respected goalie's in NHL hockey These skates are sure to make a welcomed addition to any collection.

These skates comes complete with a certificate of authenticity attesting to the creditability of Glen "Chico" Resch signature and is fully guaranteed by Master Editions Antiques & Collectibles.

A fan favorite wherever he played, Chico Resch got his career rolling at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. During his four years on campus, he earned a degree in education while tending goal for the Bulldogs.

He then turned pro with the Muskegon Mohawks of the IHL. There he won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for allowing the fewest goals, won rookie of the year honors, and was selected as a First-Team All-Star in 1972.

The following year, he stepped up to play for the New Haven Nighthawks of the AHL for a season and then joined the New York Islanders organization where he spent most of 1973-74 with the Fort Worth Wings of the CHL. He took MVP honors and was voted a CHL First-Team All-Star.

With nothing left to accomplish in the minors, Resch stepped into a role as backup goalie for the Islanders. After one season on the pine, he stepped forward to assume front-line status, winning far more games than he lost while maintaining a strong goals-against average. During his seven-plus seasons on Long Island, he was twice selected as a second-team all-star.

Resch reached the height of his success by playing an instrumental role in helping his team take their first-ever Stanley Cup in 1979-80. But with the arrival of Billy Smith, the Islanders traded Resch to the struggling Colorado Rockies in 1981.

Resch put up a brave front between the pipes and was rewarded with the Bill Masterton Trophy as the player who best exemplified the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey in 1982. He then made the transfer to New Jersey along with the rest of the former Rockies where he played parts of four more seasons. Afterwards, he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers where he played only 25 games before hanging up his pads for good in 1986.

Since his retirement from hockey, Resch has worked as a goaltending coach, a scout, the general manager and coach of the WHL's Tri-City Americans and as a colour analyst for the North Stars and Devils.

Item ID: ME-2892