Charley McVeigh

For the Irish politician, see Charles McVeigh (politician).

Charles Henry "Rabbit" McVeigh (March 29, 1898 — May 7, 1984) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 397 games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks and New York Americans between 1926 and 1935. He also was a veteran in Canada who fought in the First World War.

Charley McVeigh
McVeigh c. 1921
Born	(1898-03-29)March 29, 1898 Kenora, Ontario, Canada
Died	May 7, 1984(1984-05-07) (aged 86)
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight	145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	New York Americans Chicago Black Hawks Portland Rosebuds Regina Capitals
Playing career	1921–1936

His nickname "Rabbit" came from his speed combined with his ability to jump the sticks of opponent players.^[1]

He was the last surviving former player of the Portland Rosebuds.

Hearing loss

McVeigh's service with the 16th Canadian Infantry in the First World War damaged his hearing, and while he was not legally deaf he had problems hearing everyday speech unless the speaker raised the voice well above its normal pitch and spoke into his less damaged ear.^[1] He was also injured in his knees and in the chest, while with the overseas forces.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1918–19	Winnipeg GTP	WJrHL		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1919–20	Winnipeg Victorias	WSrHL		7	3	12	15	12		—	—	—	—	—
1920–21	Moose Jaw Maple Leafs	SSHL		15	9	5	14	19		4	0	2	2	2
1921–22	Regina Capitals	WCHL		19	15	6	21	8		4	1	0	1	0
1921–22	Regina Capitals	West-P		—	—	—	—	—		1	0	0	0	0
1922–23	Regina Capitals	WCHL		30	10	2	12	20		2	0	0	0	0
1923–24	Regina Capitals	WCHL		26	10	0	10	6		2	0	0	0	0
1924–25	Regina Capitals	WCHL		28	9	5	14	8		—	—	—	—	—
1925–26	Portland Rosebuds	WHL		27	8	3	11	14		—	—	—	—	—
1926–27	Chicago Black Hawks	NHL		43	12	4	16	23		2	0	0	0	0
1927–28	Chicago Black Hawks	NHL		43	6	7	13	10		—	—	—	—	—
1928–29	New York Americans	NHL		44	6	2	8	16		2	0	0	0	2
1929–30	New York Americans	NHL		40	14	14	28	32		—	—	—	—	—
1930–31	New York Americans	NHL		44	5	11	16	23		—	—	—	—	—
1931–32	New York Americans	NHL		48	12	15	27	16		—	—	—	—	—
1932–33	New York Americans	NHL		40	7	12	19	10		—	—	—	—	—
1933–34	New York Americans	NHL		48	15	12	27	4		—	—	—	—	—
1934–35	New York Americans	NHL		47	7	11	18	4		—	—	—	—	—
1935–36	London Tecumsehs	IHL		47	12	11	23	6		2	0	0	0	0
WCHL/WHL totals				130	52	16	68	56		8	1	0	1	0
NHL totals				397	84	88	172	138		4	0	0	0	2