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Habs Champion Phil Goyette, First Islanders Coach, Dead
19 Jan
Summary
- 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.
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.
