Godfrey Matheson | |
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Born | October 29, 1881 Kildonan, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | January 20, 1978 Skowhegan, Maine, U.S. |
(aged 96)
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Ice hockey coach |
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. He attempted to innovate coaching by using a whistle system; One whistle to pass, two for a shot etc.
Matheson only lasted for two NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks before being fired by team owner Major Frederic McLaughlin.