Phil Goyette
Ice hockey player and coach, NHL success
Born
October 31st, 1933
91 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player and coach, he played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily for the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers. Career highlights included winning three Stanley Cup championships with the Canadiens during the 1950s. Transitioning into coaching, he contributed to the development of players in minor leagues and served as a coach across various teams.
Won three Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens
Served as coach in multiple minor league teams
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