Godfrey Matheson
Canadian ice hockey coach
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| Intro | Canadian ice hockey coach | |
| Places | United States of America Canada | |
| was | Athlete Ice hockey coach | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 29 October 1881 | |
| Death | 20 January 1978Skowhegan, USA (aged 96 years) | |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
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Biography
Godfrey Arthur Matheson (October 29, 1881 – January 20, 1978) was a Canadian ice hockey coach. Matheson was head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks for one season, 1932–33, along with Emil Iverson.
Career
On October 15, 1931, Matheson was named coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. He attempted to innovate coaching by using a whistle system; One whistle to pass, two for a shot etc. He also expected Taffy Abel to score two goals a game while screening the goaltender. Matheson only lasted for two NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks before being fired by team owner Major Frederic McLaughlin.
Coaching record
| Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | T | Pts | Division rank | Result | ||
| CHI | 1932–33 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4th in American | Interim Head Coach |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||