Nighbor began his hockey career in the National Hockey Association (NHA) with the Renfrew Creamery Kings in 1913. He quickly became one of the league's top players, leading the NHA in scoring in 1915 and 1916. He was also a member of the Ottawa Senators, who won the Stanley Cup in 1920 and 1921.
Nighbor was traded to the Toronto St. Patricks in 1923, and he helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1922. He was also a member of the New York Americans from 1926 to 1928, and he was named team captain in 1927.
Nighbor was known for his sportsmanship and leadership, and he was awarded the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1925 and 1926. He was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947.
Nighbor retired from hockey in 1930, but he remained involved in the sport as a coach and referee. He was also a member of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, and he served as president of the Ottawa District Hockey Association.
Nighbor's legacy lives on in the Frank Nighbor Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL's top defensive forward. He is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era, and his contributions to the sport of hockey are still celebrated today.
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