Jack Ruttan
Inducted:
1963
Player Stats
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Born:
April 5, 1889
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died:
January 7, 1973
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
St. John's College
John Douglas "Jack" Ruttan was one of the most gifted amateur players in the history of Canadian hockey. Based in Winnipeg, Ruttan was celebrated for his exceptional speed and versatility, frequently shifting between defense and forward positions depending on his team's needs. During an era when amateur hockey held immense prestige, Ruttan was widely considered the premier "cover-point" (defenseman) in the country.
His career reached its pinnacle in 1913 when he led Winnipeg to an Allan Cup victory, signifying amateur hockey supremacy in Canada. Although the First World War and subsequent health issues eventually curtailed his playing days, Ruttan remained a dedicated builder of the sport, coaching the University of Manitoba and serving as a respected referee. Jack Ruttan was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.
Ruttan's Awards and Record:
- Allan Cup Champion (1913)
- Winnipeg Senior Hockey League Champion (1911)
- Manitoba University Hockey League Champion (1908)
- Winnipeg Juvenile Champion (1906, 1907)
- Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame
Career Teams
Winnipeg Hockey Club (1905–1918)
Career Stats
Leagues Played:
WSHL, MHL, MUHL
Career Span:
1905–1918
Allan Cup Appearances:
1913
Primary Positions:
Defense
Post-Playing Roles:
Coach (University of Manitoba), Referee