Charlie Gardiner
Inducted:
1945
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Born:
December 31, 1904
Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
Died:
June 13, 1934
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Charlie Gardiner was one of the greatest goaltenders of the NHL’s early era and a cornerstone of the Chicago Black Hawks franchise. Playing from 1926 to 1934, Gardiner was known for his calm presence, sharp positioning, and remarkable consistency in net. He quickly established himself as an elite goalie, earning the Vezina Trophy twice and helping Chicago become a championship contender. Gardiner backstopped the Black Hawks to their first Stanley Cup title in 1934, delivering outstanding performances throughout the playoffs despite battling serious health issues.
His toughness and dedication made him widely respected across the league, and he often played heavy minutes in an era with limited substitutions. Tragically, his career and life were cut short later that same year, but his impact on the position endured. Gardiner’s excellence and influence were honored with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945.
Gardiner's Awards and Record:
- Stanley Cup Champion (1934 - Captain)
- 2x Vezina Trophy Winner (1932, 1934)
- 3x NHL First All-Star Team (1931, 1932, 1934)
- NHL Record: Only goalie to captain a Stanley Cup champion
- First All-Star team Goaltender (1931, 1932, 1934)
- Second All-Star team Goaltender (1933)
NHL Teams
Chicago Black Hawks (1927-1934)
Number Worn:
1
NHL Stats
Seasons:
7 (1927-1934)
Games Played:
316
Wins:
112
Losses:
152
Goals Against Average (GAA):
2.02
Shutouts:
42
Playoff Record:
12-6 in 21 games
Playoff GAA:
1.43
Stanley Cups:
2 (1934)