Alfie Moore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alfie Moore |
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| Born | December 1, 1904 Toronto, ON, CAN |
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| Died | 1984 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 162 lb (73 kg; 11 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | New York Americans Chicago Black Hawks |
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| Playing career | 1926–1941 | ||
Alfred Ernest Moore (born December 1, 1904 – died 1984) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a skilled goaltender, which is the player who protects the net and tries to stop the puck from going in.
Who Was Alfred Moore?
Alfred Moore was born in Toronto, Canada. He played ice hockey professionally for many years. His career in the National Hockey League (NHL) began in 1926.
Playing in the NHL
Moore played 20 games in the NHL for the New York Americans. He is remembered for a special moment during the 1938 Stanley Cup Finals.
During the first game of the finals, Moore had to step in as the goaltender for the Chicago Black Hawks. Their regular goalie, Mike Karakas, was injured. The backup goalie, Paul Goodman, had not arrived in Toronto on time. So, Alfred Moore bravely took his place!
After the NHL
After playing in the NHL, Moore continued his career in the AHL. He played for several teams, including the Cleveland Barons and the New Haven Eagles. He also played for the Springfield Indians, Buffalo Bisons, and Philadelphia Rockets.
Alfred Moore retired from playing professional ice hockey in 1941. Later, in 1949, he became a coach. He coached the Galt Black Hawks team in the Ontario Hockey Association for one season. Alfred Moore passed away in 1984.
See Also
- Alfie Moore's NHL player profile
- Alfie Moore's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
