Biographies by Category
Art
Athletes
Entertainers
Literature
Musicians
Political and Military Leaders
Religious Leaders
Scientists
Biographies - Complete List
Biographies - Full Length Books
Photo Galleries
Daily Trivia & Humor
Learn Spanish Resources
Quotable Store
Sister Sites
Biography of Lester Patrick - Hockey
Biography
L
Lester Patrick (December 30, 1883-June 1, 1960) was a professional ice hockey player and coach associated with the Victoria Aristocrats|Victoria Aristocrats/Cougars of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (Western Hockey League (professional)|Western Hockey League after 1924), and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Lester Patrick Trophy, awarded for outstanding contributions to hockey in the United States, is named for him. He was also the namesake of the Patrick Division, one of the former divisions of the NHL teams. start box succession box | before = none | title = Head Coaches of the New York Rangers | years = 1926-1939 | after = Frank Boucher end box

