George Hainsworth
Canadian ice hockey player (1895-1950)
George Henry Hainsworth (June 26, 1895 – October 9, 1950) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL).
George Hainsworth | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1961 | |||
Born |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | June 26, 1895||
Died |
October 9, 1950 Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada | (aged 55)||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Caught | Left | ||
Played for |
Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Saskatoon Sheiks | ||
Playing career | 1926–1937 |
Records
change- He is the all-time leader in professional shutouts with 104.
- His 94 shutouts are third on the NHL's all-time list behind Martin Brodeur's 96 and Terry Sawchuk's 103.
- Has the lowest career goals against average tied with Alex Connell.
- Holds the single-season shutout record with 22 shutouts, a mark likely never to be touched.
Other websites
change- Hainsworth's statistics and bio at Hockeygoalies.org
- George Hainsworth biography at Legends of Hockey