About Motto McLean
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 93). Motto McLean was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Emmanuel Hall Roberts "Motto" McLean (December 26, 1925 – July 10, 2019) was a Canadian professional hockey player who played for the Omaha Knights and Fort Worth Rangers in the United States Hockey League. He also played for the St. Louis Flyers in the American Hockey League, along with the New Westminster Royals and Vancouver Canucks in the Western Hockey League. Born in Scotland, McLean was raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Known as "Mr. Hockey" where he resided, in Omaha, Nebraska, an arena there is named in his honour. He received the Wm. Thayer Tutt Award from USA Hockey in 2002.
His nickname "Motto" was derived from an apparent childhood resemblance to Mr. Moto, as portrayed by Peter Lorre.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Motto McLean?
Canadian ice hockey player (1925–2019)
When was Motto McLean born?
Motto McLean was born on 26 December 1925 in Dalmeny.
When did Motto McLean die?
Motto McLean died on 10 July 2019 in Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska.
What was Motto McLean's occupation?
Motto McLean was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Motto McLean?
Motto McLean was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Motto McLean. https://biography.guide/motto-mclean/
MLA: "Motto McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/motto-mclean/.
Chicago: "Motto McLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/motto-mclean/.
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