Clem Loughlin was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a defenseman for various teams during his career. He was born on July 20, 1894, in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Loughlin began his professional career in 1916 with the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association (NHA). He played for the Blueshirts for two seasons before moving to the Montreal Canadiens in 1918.
Loughlin played for the Canadiens for four seasons and was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1924. He was known for his physical play and was considered one of the best defensemen of his time. In 1922, he was named to the First All-Star Team by the NHA.
In 1923, Loughlin was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he played for two seasons. He then moved to the New York Americans in 1925 and played for them for six seasons. During his time with the Americans, Loughlin was named to the Second All-Star Team in 1929.
Loughlin's final season in the NHL was with the Detroit Red Wings in 1936-37. He retired from professional hockey at the age of 42. In total, Loughlin played in 517 NHL games, scoring 25 goals and 48 assists for a total of 73 points.
After retiring from hockey, Loughlin became a coach and worked with various teams in the minor leagues. He also served as a scout for the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings.
Loughlin was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1960. He passed away on March 9, 1975, at the age of 80.
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