Earl Robertson

Earl Cooper "Robbie" Robertson (November 24, 1910 – January 19, 1979) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 190 games in the National Hockey League.

Earl Robertson
Born (1910-11-24)November 24, 1910
Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died January 19, 1979(1979-01-19) (aged 68)
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Detroit Red Wings
New York Americans
Brooklyn Americans
Playing career 19281944

Early life

Robertson was born in Bengough, Saskatchewan. He played junior hockey with the Regina Falcons.

Career

During his career, Robertson played with the Detroit Red Wings (1936–37 season) and New York Americans/Brooklyn Americans (1937–38 season to 1941–42 season).

During the 1937 Stanley Cup playoffs, Detroit's regular goaltender Normie Smith was injured. Robertson was called on play six games in the playoffs. Robertson was in net the day Detroit Red Wings won their second Stanley Cup in 1937, and his name is engraved on cup as a result of this win. During World War II, he served with the 19th Alberta Dragoons.[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPWLTMinGASOGAA GPWLTMinGASOGAA
1925–26 Regina Falcons S-SJHL 84315002202.64 2020120904.50
1926–27 Regina Falcons S-SJHL 64203701101.76 101060303.00
1927–28 Vancouver Monarchs VCAHL 84225001802.16
1927–28 Vancouver Monarchs Al-Cup 41212401102.75
1928–29 Victoria Cubs PCHL 34721621308612.42
1929–30 Victoria Cubs PCHL 32192011213.50
1930–31 Tacoma Tigers PCHL 106002422.40
1930–31 Oakland Sheiks Cal-Pro 110060010.00
1931–32 Hollywood Stars Cal-Pro 3120741860862.77 74304202012.86
1932–33 Edmonton Eskimos WCHL 2716207362.70 84801511.88
1933–34 Edmonton Eskimos NWHL 3319608942.70 202120703.50
1934–35 Windsor Bulldogs IHL 4014197249010062.41
1935–36 Rochester Cardinals IHL 2020120703.50
1935–36 Windsor Bulldogs IHL 48181911299812042.40 83415051822.14
1936–37 Pittsburgh Hornets IAHL 291415018207452.44 4132401203.00
1936–37 Detroit Red Wings NHL 632340821.41
1937–38 New York Americans NHL 48191811300011162.22 6334751201.52
1938–39 New York Americans NHL 46171810285013632.86
1939–40 New York Americans NHL 4815294296014062.84 312180903.00
1940–41 New York Americans NHL 366228226014213.77
1940–41 Springfield Indians AHL 114526803703.26 312236501.27
1941–42 Brooklyn Americans NHL 123817504603.68
1941–42 Springfield Indians AHL 4124143246012523.05 3211601505.63
1943–44 Edmonton Vics X-Games
1943–44 Edmonton Vics Al-Cup 30301802608.67
NHL totals 19060953411,820575162.92 15779952921.75

References

  1. "Top 100 Goalies: No. 98 — Earl Robertson". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2022-12-11.


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