Si Griffis
Inducted:
1950
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
September 22, 1883
Onaga, Kansas, U.S.
Died:
July 9, 1950
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Silas Seth "Si" Griffis was a legendary figure of the pre-NHL era and one of the most versatile athletes to ever play the game. He was a central figure in two of the most famous teams in hockey history: the Rat Portage Thistles and the Vancouver Millionaires.
He captained the tiny town of Rat Portage to a David-vs-Goliath Stanley Cup victory in 1907. Later, he moved west and anchored the Vancouver Millionaires' defense, leading them to their only Stanley Cup title in 1915. A natural leader and a gentlemanly player, Griffis remained an elite defenseman until his retirement at age 35. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.
Griffis's Awards and Record:
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1907 with Rat Portage, 1915 with Vancouver)
- PCHA First All-Star Team (1912, 1913, 1915)
- All-Around Athlete: Noted star in rowing, baseball, and track and field
- Remained an ambassador for the game, to promote the PCHA style of hockey across North America
Career Teams
Rat Portage Thistles (1901-1905)
Kenora Thistles (1905-1907)
Vancouver Millionaires (1911-1919)
Career Stats
Games Played:
110
Goals:
38
Assists:
26
Points:
64
Penalty Minutes:
147
Playoff Game:
4
Playoff Points:
2
Stanley Cups:
2 (1907, 1915)