Godfrey Arthur Matheson (October 29, 1881 – January 20, 1978) was a Canadian ice hockey coach. Matheson was head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks for one season, 1932–33, along with Emil Iverson.

Career

On October 15, 1931, Matheson was named coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. He attempted to innovate coaching by using a whistle system; One whistle to pass, two for a shot etc. He also expected Taffy Abel to score two goals a game while screening the goaltender. Matheson only lasted for two NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks before being fired by team owner Major Frederic McLaughlin.

Godfrey Matheson

Coaching record

References

Godfrey Matheson at Hockey-Reference

Notes

Canadian ice hockey coaches

Chicago Blackhawks coaches

Sportspeople from Manitoba

1881 births

1978 deaths

Godfrey Matheson