Pete Goegan
| Peter Goegan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1934 |
| Died | 2008 |
| Years in Thunder Bay | by 1954–1955 |
Peter John Goegan (March 6, 1934 – October 8, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 383 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Minnesota North Stars between 1958 and 1968. Goegan recorded 20 goals and 70 assists during his NHL Career.[1]
Thunder Bay connections
Peter John Goegan (March 6, 1934 – October 8, 2008) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman born in Fort William, Ontario, and died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He began playing hockey in Fort William, suiting up for the Fort William Canadians in the TBJHL and later the Fort William Beavers of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association before turning professional in 1956.
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Peter Goegan was inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1992 as an athlete (ceremony date given as 26 September 1992), for hockey.[2]
A product of Fort William, Ontario, Goegan developed his defensive abilities playing for local teams including the Fort William East Ends, the Columbus Canadiens, and the Senior Beavers. During the 1954-55 season, his final year in Fort William, he reached the Allan Cup finals with the Beavers. He spent the following season with the Sault Ste. Marie Indians before signing a professional contract in 1956.[2]
His professional career began in the American Hockey League with the Cleveland Barons. In his debut year of 1956-57, the Barons captured the AHL title. By 1957, he earned a promotion to the National Hockey League, joining the defensive unit of the Detroit Red Wings. Recognized for his physical style of play, he spent the bulk of his eleven-year NHL career in Detroit, while also making appearances for the New York Rangers and the Minnesota North Stars.[2]
In addition to his time in the major leagues, Goegan played extensively in the AHL and the WHL. He secured two additional AHL championships, winning with the Springfield Indians in 1960-61 and the Pittsburgh Hornets in 1966-67. He retired from professional hockey after the 1968-69 season, having played nearly 800 professional games and recording over 1,100 penalty minutes.[2]
Residence in the Thunder Bay area (by 1954–1955) rests on the following dated evidence. Grew up in Fort William and played for the Fort William Beavers until the 1954-55 season before joining a team in Sault Ste. Marie.[2]
Achievements listed in the profile:
- Reached the Allan Cup finals with the Fort William Beavers in 1954-55
- Won the American Hockey League championship with the Cleveland Barons in 1956-57
- Played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League primarily with the Detroit Red Wings
- Won the Calder Cup with the Springfield Indians in 1960-61
- Won the Calder Cup with the Pittsburgh Hornets in 1966-67
- Recorded 362 games, 19 goals, and 67 assists during his NHL career
- Finished professional career with 798 games played and 1,194 penalty minutes[2]
References
- ↑ This article incorporates text from the Wikipedia article on Pete Goegan, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Peter 'Pete' Goegan", athlete profile, Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, https://www.nwosportshalloffame.com/athlete-profile/07e9ab68-59fd-48cc-a5b4-8d36400425a6 (accessed 31 October 2026). Archived copy on datum.locker.