Oscar Hansen (most newspapers spelled the name Hanson) was the most news printed athlete in Minnesota during his time and was the AHA league scoring champion in 1936–37 with 33 Goals in 47 games (62 Points), and again in 1938–39 with 37 goals in 48 games (1938–39 Oscar had 89 Points). Oscar was the best of the five Hansen brothers (who all played for Augsburg College in Minnesota. The Hansen brothers were the first line for the American Olympic Team in 1928. Oscar is regarded by many as one of the best American college players to ever play the game. Gordie Howe raved about Oscar\'s skill and ability to "dangle".[citation needed]\n', '

Oscar Hansen holds a college ice hockey record with three goals in one minute at Augsburg College in Minnesota (USA).\n', '

Oscar developed a mysterious leg injury (at the end of 1939) which is now thought to be MS (multiple sclerosis) which left him in a wheel chair for most of the second half of his life. He was cared for and loved by his wife Freda Hansen. Oscar\'s son David Oscar Hansen was also an ice hockey player scouted by the University of Minnesota as their top recruit. David\'s skill was equaled by his on ice temper which ultimately pushed him and the University of Minnesota apart. David Hansen played ice hockey and boxed for the US Army with a number of Minnesota greats.\n', '

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