Who was Phil Goyette in the NHL?

Phil Goyette was an NHL forward known for winning four Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens and for being the first coach of the New York Islanders.

What awards did Phil Goyette win?

Phil Goyette won the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the 1969-70 NHL season.

When did Phil Goyette coach the New York Islanders?

Phil Goyette coached the expansion New York Islanders during their first season in 1972-73.

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Habs Champion Phil Goyette, First Islanders Coach, Dead

19 Jan

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Phil Goyette, a four-time Stanley Cup winner with Montreal, has died at 92.
He also served as the first coach for the New York Islanders.
Goyette achieved 207 goals and 467 assists in 940 regular-season games.

Habs Champion Phil Goyette, First Islanders Coach, Dead

Phil Goyette, a celebrated former NHL forward and Stanley Cup champion, has died at the age of 92. Goyette’s distinguished career included winning the Stanley Cup in each of his first four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, beginning in 1956-57. He also earned the prestigious Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship during his tenure with the St. Louis Blues in the 1969-70 season.

Beyond his playing accomplishments, Goyette made history as the very first coach for the expansion New York Islanders during their inaugural 1972-73 season. His contributions extended across several teams, including the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and St. Louis Blues, accumulating 207 goals and 467 assists over 940 regular-season games.

Goyette concluded his playing career in the 1971-72 season, narrowly missing a fifth Stanley Cup when his Rangers team lost in the finals. His legacy in hockey spans both his on-ice achievements and his pioneering role in coaching the Islanders.