Bob Monahan

Robert Monahan (November 12, 1928 – January 31, 2020) was an American ice hockey defenceman who played for Michigan Tech in the 1950s.[1]

Bob Monahan
Born (1928-11-12)November 12, 1928
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died January 31, 2020(2020-01-31) (aged 91)
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Position Defenceman
Played for Michigan Tech
Playing career 1948–1953

Career

Monahan began attending Michigan College of Mining and Technology in 1947. When he joined the varsity team in 1948 the team was still trying to make a name for itself and he helped the Huskies post their first winning season in a decade in his second campaign. That year saw Monahan score the first hat-trick by a defenseman in program history, a feat that has been accomplished only three times since (as of 2020).[2] After sitting out for two seasons, Monahan returned and continued to perform well for the Huskies, being named as an AHCA First Team All-American in his final season.[3]

After graduating Monahan worked as a sales manager for the Ethyl Corporation and later formed his own consulting company. He was inducted into the Michigan Tech Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993.[4]

Personal

Bob and his wife of 66 years, Jean, raised four children, 3 boys and a girl. Bob died in 2020 after a brief illness.

Statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1948–49 Michigan Tech NCAA ————— —————
1949–50 Michigan Tech NCAA ————— —————
1952–53 Michigan Tech MCHL —3101355 —————
NCAA totals 52172340159 —————

Awards and honors
Award Year
AHCA First Team All-American 1952–53 [3]

References
  1. "Robert "Bob" Monahan". The Wood Mortuary. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  2. "Individual Records". Michigan Tech huskies. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  3. "1952-1953 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  4. "Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame". Michigan Tech Huskies. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
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