Pat Egan

Born on April 25, 1918 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada
Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 185 lbs

Pat’s pro hockey journey began with the Seattle Seahawks of the Pacific Coast Hockey League in 1938. During the next season, he would play in Springfield before being called up to the NHL’s New York Americans, his first of two with the team until leaving to serve in the military from 1942 to 1943. Upon his return, the Americans franchise had folded and his rights were transferred to the Detroit Red Wings who traded him to the Boston Bruins..

Over the next six seasons, Pat anchored the B’s defense. His best offensive season came in 1946-47, when he had 25 points in 60 games. In 1949, he was traded to the New York Rangers.

Pat was well-known for his rugged play and spent plenty of time in the penalty box. During his career, he would earn the nickname of Boxcar for his strong frame and 776 penalty minutes.

He joined the Reds for the first of 4 seasons in 1952, serving as player-coach in 1954 and 1955. Pat was lured by Eddie Shore to coach the Springfield Indians in 1959. He would coach the team to three straight first-place finishes and three straight Calder Cup championships,.

He was elected to the Springfield Hockey Hall of Fame in.

Pat Egan
Defense