Lester Patrick
Inducted:
1947
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
December 31, 1883
Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Died:
June 1, 1960
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
McGill University
Lester Patrick was one of the most influential figures in NHL history, leaving a lasting mark as a player, coach, manager, and league pioneer. His NHL playing career was brief, but his impact on the game was profound through leadership and innovation. Patrick was a founding member of the New York Rangers and served as head coach and general manager, guiding the franchise to a Stanley Cup championship in 1928.
He was known for his sharp hockey mind, willingness to innovate, and calm authority behind the bench. Patrick famously stepped in as an emergency goaltender during the 1928 Stanley Cup Final, symbolizing his dedication and versatility. Lester Patrick’s enormous contributions to hockey were recognized with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947.
Patrick's Awards and Record:
- 3x Stanley Cup Champion (1906, 1907 as player; 1928 as player/coach)
- PCHA First All-Star Team (1912, 1913, 1914, 1915)
- Lester Patrick Trophy: Established in 1966 to honor service to hockey in the U.S.
- NHL Record: Oldest goaltender to play in a Stanley Cup Final (age 44)
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1926-1928)
Number Worn:
40, 41
NHL Stats
Seasons:
2 (1926-1928)
Games Played:
1
Penalty Minutes:
2
Career Stats:
Games Played:
142
Goals:
72
Assists:
55
Points:
127
Penalty Minutes:
109
Stanley Cups:
3 (1906, 1907, 1928)