Art Coulter
Inducted:
1974
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
May 31, 1909
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died:
October 14, 2000
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Art Coulter was one of the NHL’s most dependable defensemen during the 1930s and 1940s, known for his strength, leadership, and steady play on both ends of the ice. A natural leader, he captained both the Chicago Black Hawks and the New York Rangers — a rare accomplishment in league history. Coulter’s combination of toughness and poise made him a cornerstone of championship teams, helping Chicago win the Stanley Cup in 1934 and leading the Rangers to another title in 1940.
Renowned for his defensive positioning and ability to clear the crease, he also contributed offensively with a powerful shot and keen passing sense. After serving in the military during World War II, Coulter retired from hockey as one of the league’s most respected figures. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1974, he is remembered as a true leader and a key figure in the NHL’s early era of professional excellence.
Coulter's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame: Class of 1974
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1934,1940)
- NHL Second All-Star Team: 1935, 1938
- Served as captain for both Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers
NHL Records
- One of few players to captain two different NHL franchises
- Known for combining physical defense with strong leadership
- Key part of Rangers’ 1940 Stanley Cup victory — their last until 1994
NHL Teams
Chicago Black Hawks (1932-1936)
New York Rangers (1936-1942)
Numbers Worn:
2
Career Stats
Seasons:
1932-1942
Games Played:
465
Goals:
30
Assists:
82
Points:
112
Plus/Minus:
543
Playoff Game:
49
Playoff Points:
9