Philippe Joseph Georges "Thin Man, The Professor" Goyette (born 31 October, 1933 in Lachine, Quebec) is a retired professional ice hockey centreman who played in the NHL for 16 seasons between 1956 and 1972.

[edit] Playing career

Goyette played 941 career NHL games, scoring 207 goals and 467 assists for 674 points. His best offensive season was the 1969–70 season when, as a member of the St. Louis Blues, he scored 29 goals and 49 assists for 78 points (all career highs).

[edit] Life After NHL

Phil served as the first coach of the New York Islanders, but was replaced midway through his first season by the team with Earl Ingarfield, Sr.. He never coached again, leaving his NHL coaching record at 6–38–4.

[edit] Career achievements and records

• Won the 1969–70 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
• Won Stanley Cup 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960.
• Ranked No. 59 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book 100 Ranger Greats (John Wiley & Sons, 2009).

[edit] External links

• Phil Goyette's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

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