Charley McVeigh

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 19211936

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 GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1918–19 Winnipeg GTP WJrHL
1919–20 Winnipeg Victorias WSrHL 73121512
1920–21 Moose Jaw Maple Leafs SSHL 15951419 40222
1921–22 Regina Capitals WCHL 19156218 41010
1921–22 Regina Capitals West-P 10000
1922–23 Regina Capitals WCHL 301021220 20000
1923–24 Regina Capitals WCHL 26100106 20000
1924–25 Regina Capitals WCHL 2895148
1925–26 Portland Rosebuds WHL 27831114
1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 431241623 20000
1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 43671310
1928–29 New York Americans NHL 4462816 20002
1929–30 New York Americans NHL 4014142832
1930–31 New York Americans NHL 445111623
1931–32 New York Americans NHL 4812152716
1932–33 New York Americans NHL 407121910
1933–34 New York Americans NHL 481512274
1934–35 New York Americans NHL 47711184
1935–36 London Tecumsehs IHL 471211236 20000
WCHL/WHL totals 13052166856 81010
NHL totals 3978488172138 40002

References

Notes

  1. "A Maranville of the ice" The Daily News (Iola, Kansas). January 21, 1929 (pg. 4). Retrieved 2021-08-10.
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