Moose Goheen
Inducted:
1952
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Born:
February 8, 1894
White Bear Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:
November 13, 1979
Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
Position:
Left wing
College:
Valparaiso University
Moose Goheen was one of the most skilled and versatile forwards of early professional hockey, known for his speed, accurate shot, and all-around play. Playing primarily with the Minneapolis Millers and briefly in the NHL, Goheen was also a standout member of the U.S. national team, representing his country in multiple international competitions.
Despite being scouted heavily by the Toronto St. Patricks and the Boston Bruins, Goheen preferred to remain in Minnesota, working for the Northern States Power Company and playing as an amateur. He led the U.S. Olympic Team to a silver medal in the first-ever Olympic hockey tournament in 1920. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1952.
Goheen's Awards and Record:
- Olympic Silver Medalist (1920 - Antwerp)
- McNaughton Cup Champion (1916, 1917)
- Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame (Inaugural Class, 1958)
- United States Hockey Hall of Fame (Charter Member, 1973)
- Known for speed, scoring, and leadership as a forward
- Pioneer in American professional hockey
Career Teams
St. Paul Saints (1922-1932)
Buffalo Majors (1930-1931)
Number Worn:
5
Career Stats
Games Played:
131
Goals:
37
Assists:
22
Points:
59
Penalty Minutes:
222
Playoffs Games:
8
Playoff Points:
2 (Goal-2)
Olympic Games:
1 (1920)
Olympic Goals:
7
Olympic Medals:
Silver
International Rank:
Top US Forward (1920s)