How old were they?

Gerry Melnyk

C · Born September 16, 1934

Age in each postseason series

1. 1956 Semifinals (March 20, 1956), Red Wings vs Maple Leafs 4–1: 21 years, 186 days
2. 1956 Stanley Cup Final (March 31, 1956), Red Wings vs Canadiens 1–4: 21 years, 197 days
3. 1960 Semifinals (March 23, 1960), Red Wings vs Maple Leafs 2–4: 25 years, 189 days
4. 1961 Semifinals (March 22, 1961), Red Wings vs Maple Leafs 4–1: 26 years, 187 days
5. 1961 Stanley Cup Final (April 6, 1961), Red Wings vs Blackhawks 2–4: 26 years, 202 days
6. 1962 Semifinals (March 27, 1962), Blackhawks vs Canadiens 4–2: 27 years, 192 days
7. 1962 Stanley Cup Final (April 10, 1962), Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs 2–4: 27 years, 206 days
8. 1965 Semifinals (April 1, 1965), Blackhawks vs Red Wings 4–3: 30 years, 197 days
9. 1965 Stanley Cup Final (April 17, 1965), Blackhawks vs Canadiens 3–4: 30 years, 213 days
10. 1968 Quarterfinals (April 4, 1968), Blues vs Flyers 4–3: 33 years, 201 days
11. 1968 Semifinals (April 21, 1968), Blues vs North Stars 4–3: 33 years, 218 days
12. 1968 Stanley Cup Final (May 5, 1968), Blues vs Canadiens 0–4: 33 years, 232 days

Age in each season

1. 1955-56 (Red Wings): 21 years, 15 days to 21 years, 227 days
2. 1959-60 (Red Wings): 25 years, 15 days to 25 years, 227 days
3. 1960-61 (Red Wings): 26 years, 15 days to 26 years, 226 days
4. 1961-62 (Blackhawks): 27 years, 15 days to 27 years, 226 days
5. 1964-65 (Blackhawks): 30 years, 15 days to 30 years, 226 days
6. 1967-68 (Blues): 33 years, 15 days to 33 years, 227 days