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Godfrey Matheson
Canadian ice hockey coach From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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On October 15, 1931, Matheson was named coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.[2] He attempted to innovate coaching by using a whistle system; One whistle to pass, two for a shot etc.[3] He also expected Taffy Abel to score two goals a game while screening the goaltender.[4] Matheson only lasted for two NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks before being fired by team owner Major Frederic McLaughlin.[5]
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