Reg Noble
Inducted:
1962
Player Stats
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
June 23, 1896
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Died:
January 19, 1962
Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
St. Michael's College School
Edward Reginald "Reg" Noble was one of the most durable and versatile superstars of the NHL’s first two decades. A powerful skater and prolific scorer in his youth, Noble holds the unique distinction of being the last active player from the NHL’s inaugural 1917–18 season. He began his career as a high-scoring center and left winger, helping the Toronto Arenas win the first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in 1918 by scoring 30 goals in just 20 games.
Noble’s longevity was due to his remarkable ability to adapt; as he aged, he transitioned from a star forward to a premier defensive defenseman. He was a natural leader, serving as a player-coach and captain for the Toronto St. Patricks (leading them to a Cup in 1922) and later as the second captain in Detroit franchise history. With three Stanley Cup rings from three different teams, Noble retired in 1933 as one of the most respected figures in the game. He was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962.
Noble's Awards and Record:
- 3x Stanley Cup Champion (1918, 1922, 1926)
- Led the league in assists (10) in the first NHL season (1917–18)
- Played in every season from the NHL's birth through its first 16 years
- He won championships with three different historic franchises
- One of the most penalized players of his era, finishing his career with nearly 1,000 penalty minutes
NHL Teams
Toronto Arenas (1917-1919)
Toronto St. Pats (1919-1925)
Montreal Maroons (1925-1927,1932-1933)
Detroit Cougars (1927-1932)
Detroit Red Wings (1932-1933)
Cleveland Falcons (1933-1934)
Number Worn:
22
NHL Stats
Playing career:
1916–1933
Seasons Played:
16 (1917-1934)
Games Played:
510
Goals:
168
Assists:
106
Points:
274
Penalty Minutes:
916
Playoff Game:
18
Points:
4 (G-2, A-2)
Stanley Cup Champion:
3 (1918, 1922, 1926)