Godfrey Matheson
| Godfrey Matheson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 29, 1881 Kildonan, Manitoba, Canada[1] |
| Died |
January 20, 1978 (aged 96) Skowhegan, Maine, USA |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Ice hockey coach |
Godfrey Arthur Matheson (October 29, 1881 – January 20, 1978) was a Canadian ice hockey coach. Matheson was head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks for one season, 1932–33, along with Emil Iverson. He attempted to innovate coaching by using a whistle system; One whistle to pass, two for a shot etc.[2]
Matheson only lasted for two NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks before being fired by team owner Major Frederic McLaughlin.
Coaching record
| Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | T | Pts | Division rank | Result | ||
| CHI | 1932–33 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4th in American | Interim Head Coach |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
References
Notes
- ↑ SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
- ↑ "Matheson and his ideas" Joe Williams, The Pittsburgh Press, January 18, 1939.
| Preceded by Emil Iverson |
Head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks 1933 |
Succeeded by Tommy Gorman |
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