Coulter began his hockey career in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, playing for the Winnipeg Monarchs. He was a standout player, leading the league in scoring in 1929-30 and earning a spot on the league's first all-star team.
In 1931, Coulter made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers. He was an instant success, scoring 25 goals and 24 assists in his first season. He was a key contributor to the Rangers' Stanley Cup victory in 1933, scoring the game-winning goal in the deciding game.
Coulter was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 1934, where he continued to be a productive player. He was a key contributor to the Canadiens' Stanley Cup victory in 1935, scoring the game-winning goal in the deciding game.
Coulter was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1938, where he continued to be a productive player. He was a key contributor to the Red Wings' Stanley Cup victory in 1940, scoring the game-winning goal in the deciding game.
Coulter retired from the NHL in 1942, having scored a total of 145 goals and 173 assists in his 11-year career. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.
Art Coulter was a highly successful NHL player who was a key contributor to three Stanley Cup victories. He was a prolific scorer who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest players of his era.
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