Muzz Patrick was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach who had a long and successful career in the sport. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1913 and began playing hockey at a young age. He played for several teams in the Western Hockey League before joining the New York Rangers in 1938.
Patrick played for the Rangers for several seasons and was known for his toughness and physical play. He was a key player on the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1940, and he continued to be a valuable member of the team throughout the 1940s.
In 1946, Patrick was traded to the Boston Bruins, where he played for two seasons before retiring as a player in 1948. He then became a coach, first for the Bruins and later for the Rangers. He was known for his tough, no-nonsense approach to coaching, and he led the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1950.
Patrick continued to coach for several more years, including stints with the Vancouver Canucks and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was also involved in the management side of the sport, serving as general manager for the Rangers and the Canucks.
Throughout his career, Patrick was known for his dedication to the sport of hockey and his commitment to excellence. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979, and his legacy continues to be felt in the sport today.
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