In the 1928 Stanley Cup Final, the 44-year-old coach Lester Patrick suddenly has to go to the goal

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In the 1928 Stanley Cup Final, the 44-year-old coach Lester Patrick suddenly has to go to the goal

April 7, 1928: The New York Rangers, the NHL and the Stanley Cup already exist, but ice hockey is another sport. When the Rangers' goalkeeper was injured in the final for the prestigious trophy, the coach and general manager stepped in due to lack of backup goalie: 44-year-old Lester Patrick. Coach Patrick doesn't know yet that he has to swap hat and suit with goalie equipment. Picture: nhl7. April 1928: The New York Rangers, the NHL and the Sta…