Ralph_"Scotty"_Bowman

Ralph Bowman

Ralph Bowman

Canadian ice hockey player

For the American actor, see John Archer (actor).

Ralph Blaylock "Scotty" Bowman (June 20, 1911 in Winnipeg, Manitoba – October 17, 1990) was a Canadian ice hockey player. Bowman played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Eagles and Detroit Red Wings.

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On November 13, 1934, Bowman, then playing for the St. Louis Eagles, scored the first penalty shot goal in NHL history.[1]

He was later inducted to the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Cowan, Stu. "This date in Habs history: Nov. 10". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved August 21, 2018. In 1934, the Canadiens' Armand Mondou (above) became the first player in NHL history to take a penalty shot. He missed his attempt against Toronto's George Hainsworth. Three days later, Ralph Bowman of St. Louis scored the first penalty-shot goal in NHL history.
  2. [2]
    "Bowman, Scotty". Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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