Albert Hassler

Albert Hassler
Position	Center
Teams	CSH Paris Chamonix HC Berliner Schlittschuhclub Français Volants
National team	France
Born	November 2, 1903, Chamonix, France
Died	September 22, 1994, Chamonix , France
Playing Career	1921 – 1937

A poor photo of Hassler from the December 12, 1934, edition of Przeglad Sportowy.

Albert Hassler (November 2, 1903 – September 22, 1994) was a French hockey player and speed skater.

Hassler played for the French National Team at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, and at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. He also finished 18th in the 500 meters speed skating event at the 1924 Games.

He also played for the French national team at the Ice Hockey European Championships in 1923 ,1924, 1926, and 1932, winning a silver medal at the 1923 event and a gold medal in 1924. Hassler competed for France at five World Championships as well (1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, and 1937).

The award for the most valuable French player in the Ligue Magnus, the Albert Hassler Trophy is named after him. In 2009, he was inducted into the French Ice Hockey Hall of Fame. His daughter Nicole Hassler became an Olympic figure skater.