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Frank Patrick, a member of hockey’s legendary royal family who graduated in 1908 and entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958.
Patrick, who graduated in 1908 and died in 1960 at the age of 75, playing at cover-point (now known as defence), he helping McGill win the 1904-05 Queen’s Cup championship alongside his brother Lester.
Frank scored four goals against the Toronto Varsity Blues on Feb. 16, 1906 and bettered that with a five-goal effort in an 8-2 win at Harvard on Feb. 9, 1907. He was active as an on-ice official, and at age 20, was a referee in his first Stanley Cup game.
The NHL rulebook carries 22 pieces of legislation originated by him, including the introduction of the blue line and he earned a place in history as one of the most visionary and influential figures in hockey. He was also inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958 and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
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