Baldy Northcott

Lawrence McFarlane "Baldy" Northcott (September 7, 1908 – November 7, 1986) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Northcott played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons and Chicago Black Hawks.

Playing career

Montreal Maroons

Northcott achieved all-star status in 1932–33 playing on a line with Jimmy Ward and Hooley Smith. In the 1934–35 Stanley Cup playoffs he scored the winning goal in two games, helping the Maroons win the Stanley Cup.

Chicago Blackhawks

After the Maroons folded, Northcott was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks where he would play his last game in the National Hockey league, retiring at the end of the 1938–39 season.

Coaching career

Northcott coached the Winnipeg Rangers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for one season in 1940–41, leading them to the Memorial Cup Championship.

Retirement

In his retirement Northcott operated an eponymously named sporting goods store in Winnipeg.

Awards and achievements

Player

• 1932–33 - NHL First Team All-Star - Left Wing
• 1934–35 - Stanley Cup Champion - Montreal Maroons
• 1937–38 - Played in Howie Morenz Memorial Game
• Honoured Member - Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

Coach

• 1940–41 - Memorial Cup Champion - Winnipeg Rangers

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Transactions

• Traded by the Montreal Maroons with Earl Robinson and Russ Blinco to the Chicago Blackhawks for $30,000, September 15, 1938.

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