Robert Harry Chrystal (April 3, 1930 – January 27, 2023) was a Canadian professional

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. Chrystal played 132 regular season games for the

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between 1953 and 1955. He scored 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points. Chrystal died on January 27, 2023, at the age of 92.

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Awards and achievements

* MJHL First All-Star Team (1949 & 1950) * USHL Second All-Star Team (1951) *

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( AHL) Championship (1953) * WHL Championship (1957) * WHL Prairie Division First All-Star Team (1957 & 1958) *"Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chrystal, Bob 1930 births 2023 deaths Brandon Regals players Brandon Wheat Kings players Canadian ice hockey defencemen New York Rangers players Saskatoon Quakers players Saskatoon Regals/St. Paul Saints players Ice hockey people from Winnipeg Winnipeg Warriors (minor pro) players