Earl Robinson (ice hockey)
Henry Earle Robinson (March 11, 1907 – September 8, 1986) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens.
| Earl Robinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 11, 1907 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died | September 8, 1986 (aged 79) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing/Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Maroons Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1928–1940 | ||
Playing career
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Robinson played nine seasons for his hometown Montreal Maroons. He had his best season offensively for the Maroons in 1934-35 scoring a career high 17 goals and 35 points in 47 games. He would play for the Maroons beginning in 1928-29 up until the team ceased operating at the conclusion of the 1937-38 NHL season. The following year he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks and recorded 15 points in 47 games. Robinson played his last season in the National Hockey League the following year for his other hometown team the Montreal Canadiens. He would spend parts of the next three years in the American Hockey League eventually retiring from professional hockey in 1942.
Awards and achievements
- 1934-35 - Stanley Cup Champion - Montreal Maroons
- 1937-38 - Played in Howie Morenz Memorial Game
- 1939-40 - Played in Babe Siebert Memorial Game
Transactions
- Traded by the Montreal Maroons with Russ Blinco and Baldy Northcott to the Chicago Blackhawks for $30,000, September 15, 1938.
- Sold by the Chicago Blackhawks to the Montreal Canadiens, October 11, 1939.