Emil Iverson
Emil Iverson | |
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Chicago, Illinois | |
Nationality | Danish |
Occupation | Ice hockey coach |
Known for | Head coach of Chicago Black Hawks (1932–33) |
Emil Waldemar Iverson (November 2, 1892 – February 21, 1960) was a Danish-American ice hockey player and coach, and an anthropologist. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ice hockey team of the University of Minnesota won seven national championships while Emil Iverson was coach. His training programs were so ahead of the times, that some are still used today.[citation needed] Iverson was head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks for one season, 1932–33,[1] along with Godfrey Matheson.
Biography
He was born on November 2, 1892, in
When Emil Iverson and his brother Kay first arrived in America they coached different ice hockey teams in Chicago and Detroit, before starting coaching at universities in Minnesota and Wisconsin.[3]
Iverson did anthropological work on the
He died on February 21, 1960, at the
Anthropology and other pursuits
Emil Iverson was responsible for discovering 50 Ojibwa skeletons and native artifacts in 1928.[
In addition to his advocacy for the Annishinabe people, Emil Iverson developed one of the first fishing and exploration programs for women.[citation needed]
Iverson also traveled throughout Asia and Africa hunting big game and exploring both continents. A previously unknown location, southeast of Kawa Bay is currently being researched by this family in an effort led by his grandsons.
Head coaching record
NHL
Team | Year | Regular season |
Post season
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G | W | L | T | Pts | Division rank | Result | ||
CHI | 1932–33 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 4th in American | Fired |
Total | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
College
Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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Minnesota Golden Gophers (Independent) (1922–1930) | |||||||||
1922–23 | Minnesota | 10–1–1 | West Intercollegiate Champion | ||||||
1923–24 | Minnesota | 13–1–0 | West Intercollegiate Champion | ||||||
1924–25 | Minnesota | 8–1–1 | |||||||
1925–26 | Minnesota | 12–0–4 | West Intercollegiate Champion | ||||||
1926–27 | Minnesota | 9–6–0 | |||||||
1927–28 | Minnesota | 9–2–2 | |||||||
1928–29 | Minnesota | 14–2–1 | West Intercollegiate Champion | ||||||
1929–30 | Minnesota | 7–9–2 | |||||||
Minnesota: | 26–21–4 | ||||||||
Total: | 26–21–4 | ||||||||
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
- Hunters and Hearts by Iverson, James and Iverson, John – U. of M news articles – 1927–28 Expedition journals – Expedition photo and survey record – Bois Forte Heritage Museum, numerous Minneapolis and St. Paul newspapers, circa 1927–29 – U. of M. ice hockey alumni – Quetico Archives
Notes
- ^ a b "Coach page". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
- ^ "Gardiner is Brilliant" The Montreal Gazette, December 9, 1931.
- ^ "Brothers end long rivalry as coaches – Emil Iverson resigns after winning five championships" Times Daily, March 17, 1930.
- ^ "Michigan Wolverines Through the Years" (PDF). Michigan Wolverines. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
- ^ "2013-14 Air Force Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
Further reading
- Iverson, James and Iverson, John. Hunters and Hearts. Wild Wolf Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9563733-8-0.