Lester Patrick
Curtis Lester "The Silver Fox" Patrick (December 30, 1883 in Drummondville, Quebec – June 1, 1960 in Victoria, British Columbia) was a professional ice hockey player and coach associated with the Victoria Aristocrats/Cougars of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (Western Hockey League after 1924), and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with his brother, Frank, he created the Pacific Coast Hockey Association and helped develop several rules for the game of hockey. Patrick is credited for introducing the red forward line on professional hockey rinks.
Read more about Lester Patrick: Playing Career, Women's Ice Hockey, The PCHA, New York Rangers (1926–1946), Retirement, Legacy
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