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  The Patricks
Lester and Frank Patrick realized their dreams when father Joseph Patrick, a millionaire lumberman, retired after having successfully moved his business from Quebec to British Columbia.
At that meeting Frank Patrick drafted a constitution that was similar to the eastern-based National Hockey Association.
Patrick probably will go down in the annals of hockey history as one of the most innovative and shrewd individuals to be associated with the game.
westernhockeylegends.my100megs.com /_framed/my100megs/westernhockeylegends/essays/essayp1.htm   (261 words)

  
  Patrick, Lester
Patrick, Lester (b at Drummondville, Qué 30 Dec 1883; d at Victoria 1 June 1960), patriarch of a family which dominated the early development of HOCKEY as players and managers.
Frank Patrick coached Boston and managed the Canadiens, but is best remembered for his innovations - 22 pieces of legislation in the NHL rulebook, including the blue line, were proposed by him.
The Lester Patrick Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the person contributing most to the development of hockey in the US.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1SEC825978   (380 words)

  
 Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website - Lester Patrick - Go West, Young Man
Lester Patrick was one of the great early pioneers of hockey and the progenitor of one of the most famous families in the game.
Patrick relocated to Ontario in 1910 to play in the upstart National Hockey Association, but he and brother Frank returned to British Columbia in 1911 with dreams of creating a new pro league in the West.
Patrick managed the Rangers to two more Cup triumphs, in 1933 and 1940, and was the key man in establishing hockey in North America’s media capital.
www.oilersheritage.com /history/early_players_lesterpatrick.html   (724 words)

  
 Lester Patrick Biography
Lester Patrick (December 30, 1883-June 1, 1960) was a professional ice hockey player and coach associated with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Lester Patrick Trophy, awarded for outstanding contributions to hockey in the United States, is named for him.
He was also the namesake of the Patrick Division, one of the former divisions of the NHL teams.
www.biographybase.com /biography/Patrick_Lester.html   (82 words)

  
 p r o x i m a t e . o r g | About Patrick Herron
Patrick is the recipient of a 2005 Indie (Triangle Arts Award), awarded by the North Carolina Triangle's leading independent newspaper, The Independent, to "people who illustrate the creative spirit" of the Triangle.
Patrick is the creator of proximate.org, a web site that has been featured in the electronic collection of New York City's New Museum of Contemporary Art and in university hypertext and design curricula around the globe.
Patrick is the organizer of an annual poetry festival in his town of Carrboro, North Carolina, where he served as Poet Laureate from 2003-2005.
proximate.org /bio   (936 words)

  
 NHL.com - Trophies
The Lester Patrick Trophy is an annual award presented for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.
The Patrick Trophy was presented by the New York Rangers in 1966 to honor the late Lester Patrick.
Patrick was a longtime general manager and coach of the Rangers, whose teams finished out of the playoffs only once in his first 16 years with the club.
www.nhl.com /hockeyu/history/trophies/patrick.html   (175 words)

  
 Lester Patrick - the Silver Fox
Lester Patrick was one of the most distinguished defensemen ever to grace a professional rink before he retired to become manager of the New York Rangers in 1926.
Lester Patrick dashed around the rink to the Maroons' dressing room and conferred with their coach, Eddie Gerard.
Somehow Patrick blanked the Maroons in the second period and when the teams trooped into the dressing room for the ten-minute break the score was still tied, 0-0.
www.southcoastal.com /history/silverfox.htm   (1095 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Yzerman among five to receive Lester Patrick Award
DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings vice president and former captain Steve Yzerman was one of five people to receive the Lester Patrick Award from the NHL on Monday at Joe Louis Arena.
The award recognizes outstanding service to hockey in the United States and is named after NHL pioneer Lester Patrick, who was a player, coach, manager, owner and NHL governor.
Patrick was the general manager of the New York Rangers in the 1920s, '30s and '40s.
sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=2651976&type=story   (360 words)

  
 Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > New York Rangers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rickard managed to get future legendary Toronto Maple Leafs coach Conn Smythe[?] to assemble the team (including coach Lester Patrick[?]), and it turned out to be a winner.
The Rangers won the Stanley Cup over the long-defunct Montreal Maroons in only their second year in business, but it was not without some desperation: coach Patrick had to be their goaltender for two periods of game two of the finals after regular goalie Lorne Chabot was injured.
After a finals loss in 1929 and a few mediocre seasons in the early 1930s, the Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs to win their second Stanley Cup in 1933, led by brothers Bill and Bun Cook on the wings, and Frank Boucher in centre.
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/ne/New_York_Rangers?title=Lester_Patrick   (791 words)

  
 Patrick Morgan
Kristen Lester has the habit of doing enormously funny drawings of her co-workers.
I am honored to be a part of this really great gathering of artists who are contributing peices for an upcoming gallery show.
Here we are at Wondercon last week from Left to right is Myself, Flo (she was kind enough to model our new Whaleboy T-shirt around the Con the day before), Ed Acosta, John Nevarez, and Jose Lopez.
www.patrickmorganart.blogspot.com   (3164 words)

  
 The Patrick Heritage - Washington Capitals   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The brothers Patrick are responsible for the introduction of many the things we see today in the NHL, from uniform numbers to the playoff system.
Lester Patrick is enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947.
Lester Patrick sired the next generation of hockey Patricks, Lynn Patrick and Muzz Patrick (Dick’s father).
www.washingtoncaps.com /history/ThePatrickHeritage.asp   (1146 words)

  
 Hockey Day In Canada 2007 | CBC Sports Online   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was in the spring of 1911 when Frank Patrick and his brother Lester outlined rules and visionary innovations for a new league, a time that many credit as the true birth of modern-day hockey.
Lester and Frank also sold their players and franchises to the emerging league, which made up three of the six original teams.
Lester Patrick was not only enshrined in 1947 as a player, but since 1966 an award in his name is handed out every year to the honouree’s contribution to hockey in the United States.
www.cbc.ca /sports/hockey/hdic2007/patrick_feature.html   (2119 words)

  
 Lester Patrick Trophy   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The award was first presented by the New York Rangers in 1966 to honour the late Lester Patrick, longtime coach and general manager of the Rangers, whose teams finished out of the playoffs only once in his 16 years with the club.
The trophy was presented to the NHL by the New York Rangers in 1966 in honour of the late Lester Patrick, former general manager and coach of the New York Rangers.
Patrick also was instrumental in organizing the Pacific Coast Hockey League.
couchpotatohockey.com /Awards/Lester_Patrick_Trophy.asp   (132 words)

  
 Legends of Hockey - Historic Trophies - Lester Patrick Cup
The Lester Patrick Cup was emblematic of the professional Western Hockey League.
Originally, the Phil Henderson Cup was awarded from 1944-45 to 1950-51 to the playoff champions of the league.
The Presidents Cup was then awarded to the playoff champions from 1951-52 to1959-60, and was renamed in 1960-61 to honour the late Lester Patrick following his death.
www.legendsofhockey.net /html/silver_splashlesterpatrickcup.htm   (147 words)

  
 New York Rangers Official Web Site :: All-Time Roster - Lester Patrick
Patrick achieved legendary status in New York at age 44, when he went in to play goal for the Rangers during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Patrick had previously inserted himself into the lineup as a defenseman when the team was battling injuries during the 1926-27 season.
Patrick played the final 46 minutes (including overtime) of the 1928 Cup Finals game, alloiwing only one goal and getting the victory when Frank Boucher scored at 7:05 of OT.
www.newyorkrangers.com /tradition/ATR/bio.asp?PlayerID=438&FirstName=Lester&LastName=Patrick   (327 words)

  
 Michigan Hockey Net
The Lester Patrick Award was presented to the NHL by the New York Rangers in 1966.
It honors the memory of Lester Patrick, who spent 50 years in hockey as a player, coach and general manager, and was a pioneer in the sport's development.
Tickets for the Lester Patrick Award Luncheon are $125 each, and all proceeds benefit the USA Hockey Foundation.
www.michiganhockey.net /news.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=33   (619 words)

  
 Lester Patrick Trophy winner 2007: Winners of the trophies for the Outstanding Service to Hockey in the United States @ ...
Lester Patrick Trophy winner: Winners of the trophies for the Outstanding Service to Hockey in the United States
The Lester Patrick Trophy is an annual award presented for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.
The Patrick Trophy was presented by the New York Rangers in 1966 to honor the late Lester Patrick.
www.besthockeybetting.com /trophies/patrick.asp   (149 words)

  
 AHN | Yzerman And Four Other Hockey Greats Honored With Lester Patrick Award | May 7, 2007
At Joe Louis Arena on Monday, Yzerman was given the Lester Patrick trophy, an award that recognizes outstanding service to the sport of hockey.
Curtis Lester Patrick, a former New York Ranger and player in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, donated the trophy to the NHL.
The Lester Patrick award was first given out in 1966.
www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7005452351   (437 words)

  
 Yzerman among 5 to receive Lester Patrick Award   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paul Sancya / AP Detroit Red Wings vice president and former captain Steve Yzerman, left, smiles while having a photograph taken with Hall of Fame player Marcel Dionne, right, prior to receiving their Lester Patrick Award's from the National Hockey League in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings vice president and former captain Steve Yzerman was one of five people to receive the Lester Patrick Award from the NHL on Monday at Joe Louis Arena.
Patrick was the general manager of the New York Rangers in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.
famulus.msnbc.com /famulusspt/ap11-06-152704.asp?id=&spt=   (412 words)

  
 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Lester Patrick
In 2004, Davidson was honored with one of hockey's most prestigious awards, the Lester Patrick Trophy for "outstanding service to hockey in the United States." In turn, Davidson announced that Blues senior vice president and general manager Larry Pleau will return in the same capacity.
Lester Patrick and Frank Boucher served as GM and coach, respectively, of the 1940 Stanley Cup champion Rangers after both had played on the 1928 champion Rangers.
All are descended from Lester Patrick, a Hall of Fame member who was a coach and general manager in the early days of the NHL, more than 80 years ago.
news.surfwax.com /sports/files/Lester_Patrick.html   (1448 words)

  
 Yzerman receives Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to hockey - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Red Wings vice president and former captain Steve Yzerman was one of five people to receive the Lester Patrick Award from the National Hockey League on Monday at Joe Louis Arena.
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By Paul Sancya, AP Former Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman, center, was one of five recipients of the Lester Patrick Award Monday in Detroit.
www.usatoday.com /sports/hockey/nhl/wings/2006-11-06-yzerman-award_x.htm   (542 words)

  
 Gorilla Crouch » Steve Yzerman and Red Berenson are Lester Patrick worthy
Steve Yzerman and Red Berenson are Lester Patrick worthy
George Sipple from the Freep reports that the former Red Wings captain and the current Michigan Hockey head coach will be recipients of the Lester Patrick trophy.
The trophy is awarded to those who have helped contribute to hockey in the United States.
www.gorillacrouch.com /2006/09/01/steve-yzerman-and-red-berenson-are-lester-patrick-worthy   (274 words)

  
 Lester Patrick Trophy Winners   (Site not responding. Last check: )
•The Lester Patrick Trophy was presented to the winner of the Metropolitan Amateur Hockey League post-season playoffs.
The trophy was presented to the league by Lester Patrick, coach of the New York Rangers
•The Lester Patrick Trophy was presented by the New York Rangers to the N.H.L. to honor Lester Patrick, G.M. and coach of the Rangers for 16 years.
www.mindspring.com /~luckyshow/IceHockey/LesterPatrickTrophy.htm   (200 words)

  
 United States Olympic Committee - Ron DeGregorio Honored With 2003 Lester Patrick Award
The award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, was presented to the National Hockey League by the New York Rangers in 1966.
It honors the memory of Lester Patrick, who spent 50 years in hockey as a player, coach, and general manager and who spearheaded the sport's development.
Eligible candidates for the Patrick Award are players, coaches, referees and linesmen, as well as team and league executives.
www.usolympicteam.com /73_7063.htm   (819 words)

  
 Portland Buckaroos, Hockey Memorabilia, Western Hockey League, WHL, Lester Patrick Cup
For the 1962-63 season Jim posted a record of 43 wins, 23 losses, 1 tie and a 3.01 goals against average while leading his team to the Play-Offs were they would beat the Portland Buckaroos and claim the Lester Patrick Cup, as champions of the WHL.
He had just lead the Totems to the Lester Patrick Cup and had posted a 1.88 average as the Totems swept the playoffs in eight straight games.
Jim McLeod also was a member of the 1971 Lester Patrick Cup Championship while sharing the goaltending duties with Dave Kelly.
www.portlandbuckaroos.com /player_bios_page_2.shtml   (3849 words)

  
 Tell Us Detroit
Captain, coach among honorees at Lester Patrick luncheon
Both were honored Monday — along with former Red Wings Marcel Dionne and Reed Larson — at Joe Louis Arena with the NHL’s Lester Patrick Award for service to hockey in the United States.
University of Minnesota radio color commentator Glen Sonmor was also presented with the award, which lists Ray Bourque, Scotty Bowman and Wayne Gretzky among a noteworthy cast of past recipients.
www.tellusdetroit.com /s-lester.html   (736 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NHL pioneer O'Ree collects Lester Patrick Award
Forty-five years after he broke the league's color barrier, O'Ree was given the Lester Patrick Award for a lifetime of service to hockey in the United States.
General manager Lynn Patrick and coach Milt Schmidt took O'Ree aside, put an arm around him and said, "Willie, you're probably going to experience some personal racial remarks.
O'Ree said it was his dream that someday a graduate of the program would receive the Lester Patrick Award.
sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1529507&type=news   (711 words)

  
 globeandmail.com: Yzerman receives Lester Patrick Award
— Detroit Red Wings vice president and former captain Steve Yzerman was one of five people to receive the Lester Patrick Award from the National Hockey League on Monday at Joe Louis Arena.
Also receiving the award were Hall of Fame player Marcel Dionne, Michigan coach Red Berenson, former NHL defenseman Reed Larson and former coach Glen Sonmor.
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www.globeauto.com /servlet/story/RTGAM.20061106.wsptyzer6/GAStory/Front/home?tag=awards   (508 words)

  
 Berenson to be Honored at Lester Patrick Award Luncheon :: Dionne, Larson, Sonmor and Yzerman to Join Him at Hockeytown
New York - University of Michigan head coach and NHL legend Gordon "Red" Berenson is one of five of hockey's elite to be honored at the Lester Patrick Award Luncheon, set for Monday, November 6, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit,
Entering his 23rd season as head coach of the University of Michigan, Berenson is only 15 wins shy of the 600-win plateau.
The four other recipients of one of hockey's most prestigious awards include Steve Yzerman, long-time captain and now vice president of the Detroit Red Wings; long-time Red Wing defenseman Reed Larson; former NHL and college coach Glen Sonmor; and L.A. Kings playmaker and Hockey Hall of Fame member Marcel Dionne.
ccha.cstv.com /sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/100306aae.html   (358 words)

  
 Lester Patrick Award   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Lester Patrick Trophy was presented by the New York Rangers in 1966 to honour the late Lester Patrick.
Patrick was a longtime general manager and coach of the Rangers, whose teams finished out of the playoffs only once in his first 16 years with the club.
The winner(s) receive a miniature of the trophy.
members.tripod.com /tripledeke/LesterPatrickTrophy.htm   (90 words)

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