Godfrey Arthur Matheson (October 29, 1881 – January 20, 1978) was a Canadian ice hockey coach. Matheson was head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks for one season, 1932–33, along with Emil Iverson.
Career On October 15, 1931, Matheson was named coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. He attempted to innovate coaching by using a whistle system; One whistle to pass, two for a shot etc."Matheson and his ideas" Joe Williams, The Pittsburgh Press, January 18, 1939. He also expected Taffy Abel to score two goals a game while screening the goaltender. Matheson only lasted for two NHL games with the Chicago Black Hawks before being fired by team owner Major Frederic McLaughlin.
Coaching record Team Year Regular season Post season G W L T Pts Division rank ResultCHI1932–33202004th in AmericanInterim Head CoachTotal 20200
References Godfrey Matheson at Hockey-Reference
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