Former hockey forward and first coach of the New York Islanders Phil Goyette has died at the age of 92. This was reported by the Montreal Canadiens club, where he spent seven seasons. During them, he helped the team to four Stanley Cup triumphs.
He played 941 games in the regular season in the NHL during 17 seasons, in which he collected 674 Canadian points (207+467). In the playoffs, he added 94 duels with a balance of 17+29. In 1967 he won the Lady Byng Trophy for the player who in his game, he best combines a high standard of play and sportsmanship.
After working in Montreal, he played six seasons in the colors of the NY Rangers. Subsequently, he also worked in St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabres. He ended his career after the 1971/1972 season, the end of which he played again in Rangers colors. Already in the following season 1972/1973, he became the first ever coach of the NY Islanders to enter the NHL that year. He was replaced by Earl Ingarfield during the season. Goyette did not return to training in the NHL.
