Many teams consider their goaltenders to be one of their best players and best team leaders. How come no goalies ever wear the captain insignia? or am I wrong and several do in the NHL?
2007-11-07 11:27:43 · 6 answers · asked by Zack B 1 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Yes, the goaltenders who have served as captain in the NHL are:
* John Ross Roach, Toronto St. Patricks, 1924-25.
* George Hainsworth, Montreal Canadiens, 1932-33.
* Charlie Gardiner, Chicago Black Hawks, 1933-34.
* Bill Durnan, Montreal Canadiens, 1947-48.
However, the rules since then have changed as this Wikipedia article describes:
"Goaltenders may not be designated as captains or alternate captains because of the logistical challenges of having the goaltender relay rules discussions between referees and coaches and then return to the crease. The last NHL goaltender who served as team captain prior to this rule coming into effect was Bill Durnan of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1947-1948 season."
Hope this helps! :)
2007-11-07 11:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by tboneund 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Goalie3s are no longer eligible to be captains in the NHL. At one time (prior to 1949-50) many teams did have goalies as captains, one of the most notable being Bill Durnan of the Montreal Canadiens.
2007-11-07 19:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
George Hainsworth was a captain in 1932-1933
2007-11-07 19:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by lilclarksondude 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No playing Coach or playing Manager or goalkeeper shall be permitted to act as Captain or Alternate Captain.
Rule 14.d NHL Rulebook
http://www.nhl.com/hockeyu/rulebook/rule14.html
2007-11-07 19:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by O_R 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They are not aloud to because the goalie is not aloud to go past the blue line which means they are not aloud to go to the Referee half circle
2007-11-07 21:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Goalies cant be captains...anymore. But i wasnt alive back then, so...
2007-11-07 19:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋