Marty Burke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marty Burke |
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| Born | January 28, 1905 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | March 7, 1968 (aged 63) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Pittsburgh Pirates Ottawa Senators |
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| Playing career | 1927–1938 | ||
Martin Alphonsos Burke (born January 28, 1905 – died March 7, 1968) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was a defence player, which means he helped protect his team's goal. Burke played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for many years. He played for famous teams like the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Ottawa Senators. A big highlight of his career was winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Montreal Canadiens, in 1930 and 1931.
Marty Burke's Hockey Career
Martin Burke played a total of 504 games in the NHL. This is a lot of games for any hockey player! He was known for his strong defensive play. Playing as a defenceman, his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He also helped his team move the puck up the ice.
Winning the Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is one of the oldest and most famous trophies in sports. It is given to the champion team of the NHL playoffs each year. Marty Burke was lucky enough to win this amazing trophy two times in a row with the Montreal Canadiens. This happened during the 1930 and 1931 seasons. Winning the Stanley Cup is a dream for many hockey players.
After Playing Hockey
Marty Burke stopped playing professional ice hockey in 1938. But he didn't leave the sport completely! After retiring as a player, he became a coach. He coached the Calgary Stampeders team. This team played in different senior hockey leagues, like the ASHL, ABCSL, and WCSHL. He was the main coach for four seasons and an associate coach for one season. Marty Burke passed away on March 7, 1968.
