Billy Lacken

William Joseph Charles Lacken (July 3, 1888 – September 26, 1916) was a Canadian amateur ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Wanderers in the Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association (ECAHL).

Early life and hockey career Lacken was born on July 3, 1888, in Montreal to William and Mary Seale Lacken. He first played for Montreal CPR of the Montreal Manufacturers Hockey League, before joining the Montreal Wanderers in season 1908–09 and appearing twice. To serve in World War I, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 27, 1914, and was assigned to the 15th Battalion. He was killed on the Western Front at Regina Trench, Courcelette on September 26, 1916, and is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1907–08 Montreal CPR Mtl Mfgrs HL 1 0 0 0 0 – – – – – 1908–09 Montreal Wanderers ECAHA 2 – – – – – – – – – 1909–10 Montreal Stars Mtl CSHL 6 3 0 3 18 – – – – – 1911–12 New York Wanderers AAHL 8 10 4 14 – – – – – – Career totals 17 13 4 17 18 – – – – –