Earl Cooper "Robbie" Robertson (November 24, 1910 â January 19, 1979) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 190 games in the National Hockey League.
Robertson was born in Bengough, Saskatchewan. He played junior hockey with the Regina Falcons.
During his career, Robertson played with the Detroit Red Wings (1936âÂÂ37 season) and New York Americans/Brooklyn Americans (1937âÂÂ38 season to 1941âÂÂ42 season).
During the 1937 Stanley Cup playoffs, Detroit's regular goaltender Normie Smith was injured. Robertson was called on play six games in the playoffs. Robertson was in net the day Detroit Red Wings won their second Stanley Cup in 1937, and his name is engraved on cup as a result of this win. During World War II, he served with the 19th Alberta Dragoons.