Larry Goodenough
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Larry J. "Izzy" Goodenough (born January 19, 1953) is a Canadian
former professional ice hockey
defenceman who played six seasons in the National Hockey League
(NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers
and Vancouver Canucks
. He won the Stanley Cup
with Philadelphia in 1975
.
in the second-round (20th overall) of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft
. He spent most of his first two professional seasons with the Richmond Robins
, the Flyers' American Hockey League
(AHL) affiliate. He was called up to the Flyers late in the season and paired with future Hall of Famer
Ted Harris. Goodenough got his name engraved on the Stanley Cup
as the Flyers won their second consecutive championship, defeating the Buffalo Sabres
4–2 in the Stanley Cup Finals
. Goodenough played in games four and five of the series, assisting on two second period goals in the latter.
The season was Goodenough's best NHL season, recording career highs across the board. He scored 8 goals and assisted on 34 others for a total of 42 points in 77 games. He also finished with a plus-minus of +45. The Flyers returned to the Finals
but were swept by the Montreal Canadiens
in four games. Goodenough played in all 16 Flyers playoff games and set a then NHL rookie record for most points in a playoff season (14).
Midway through the season, the Flyers traded Goodenough and Jack McIlhargey
to the Vancouver Canucks
for Bob Dailey
. He split the next three seasons between Vancouver and the Central Hockey League (CHL), seeing his last NHL action during the season. He signed with the Los Angeles Kings
in October 1980 and spent a successful 1980–81 season with their International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, the Saginaw Gears
, winning the Turner Cup
. Goodenough was awarded the Governor's Trophy
as the league's most outstanding defenceman and was named to the IHL First All-Star Team.
After spending the 1981–82
season in the AHL with the New Haven Nighthawks
, the Kings traded him along with a 1984 third-round draft pick to the Chicago Black Hawks
for Terry Ruskowski
. Goodenough played the rest of the 1982–83
season with the Binghamton Whalers
and retired following the season.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
former professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman who played six seasons in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
. He won the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
with Philadelphia in 1975
1975 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1975 Stanley Cup Final championship series was played by the Buffalo Sabres, making their first Finals appearance and the defending champion Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers would win the best-of-seven series four games to two. This was the first Final to have two non-"Original Six" teams since...
.
Playing career
Goodenough was drafted by the Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the second-round (20th overall) of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft
1973 NHL Amateur Draft
The 1973 NHL Amateur Draft, the 11th National Hockey League draft was the first to be held on a separate day from other league activities on May 15, 1973, at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec so it would not overshadow the rest of the league meetings. Previously, the league had held the...
. He spent most of his first two professional seasons with the Richmond Robins
Richmond Robins
The Richmond Robins were a professional ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia. They were a member of the American Hockey League for five seasons from 1971–72 to 1975–76...
, the Flyers' American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
(AHL) affiliate. He was called up to the Flyers late in the season and paired with future Hall of Famer
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
Ted Harris. Goodenough got his name engraved on the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
as the Flyers won their second consecutive championship, defeating the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
4–2 in the Stanley Cup Finals
1975 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1975 Stanley Cup Final championship series was played by the Buffalo Sabres, making their first Finals appearance and the defending champion Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers would win the best-of-seven series four games to two. This was the first Final to have two non-"Original Six" teams since...
. Goodenough played in games four and five of the series, assisting on two second period goals in the latter.
The season was Goodenough's best NHL season, recording career highs across the board. He scored 8 goals and assisted on 34 others for a total of 42 points in 77 games. He also finished with a plus-minus of +45. The Flyers returned to the Finals
1976 Stanley Cup Finals
-References:...
but were swept by the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
in four games. Goodenough played in all 16 Flyers playoff games and set a then NHL rookie record for most points in a playoff season (14).
Midway through the season, the Flyers traded Goodenough and Jack McIlhargey
Jack McIlhargey
John Cecil "Jack" McIlhargey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, and Hartford Whalers.-Playing career:...
to the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
for Bob Dailey
Bob Dailey
Robert Scott Dailey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers between 1973 and 1982.-Playing career:...
. He split the next three seasons between Vancouver and the Central Hockey League (CHL), seeing his last NHL action during the season. He signed with the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in October 1980 and spent a successful 1980–81 season with their International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, the Saginaw Gears
Saginaw Gears (IHL)
The Saginaw Gears were a minor-league ice hockey franchise that played in the defunct International Hockey League . The Gears existed from 1972 to 1983...
, winning the Turner Cup
Turner Cup
The Turner Cup is the championship trophy of the International Hockey League. The Cup is named for Joe Turner, a goaltender from Windsor, Ontario. Turner became professional with the Detroit Red Wings organization, and played one season with the Indianapolis Capitals in the American Hockey League...
. Goodenough was awarded the Governor's Trophy
Governor's Trophy
The Governor's Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the most outstanding defenseman as judged by league coaches. It was first awarded in 1965, and renamed the Larry D. Gordon Trophy in 1999.-Winners:-References:...
as the league's most outstanding defenceman and was named to the IHL First All-Star Team.
After spending the 1981–82
1981–82 AHL season
The 1981–82 AHL season was the 46th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The New Brunswick Hawks finished first overall in the regular season, and won their first Calder Cup championship.-Team changes:...
season in the AHL with the New Haven Nighthawks
New Haven Nighthawks
The New Haven Nighthawks are a former ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1972 to 1992. They had affiliations with the Minnesota North Stars , New York Islanders , New York Rangers , and Los Angeles Kings...
, the Kings traded him along with a 1984 third-round draft pick to the Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
for Terry Ruskowski
Terry Ruskowski
Terry W. "Rosco" Ruskowski is a former National Hockey League centre, who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars....
. Goodenough played the rest of the 1982–83
1982–83 AHL season
The 1982–83 AHL season was the 47th season of the American Hockey League. Thirteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season, and won their fourth Calder Cup championship.-Team changes:...
season with the Binghamton Whalers
Binghamton Whalers
The Binghamton Whalers was an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. It played in Binghamton, New York, USA, at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.-History:...
and retired following the season.
Post-playing career
Goodenough is currently Hockey Director at the Bucks County Ice Sports Center where he conducts clinics and classes to train young hockey players. He conducts skating, defense, shooting, passing, stickhandling and checking clinics weekly. He also administers and coaches the in-house youth program. In the summers, Goodenough and Frank Reago (owner of Frank's Hockey House) conduct summer camps for kids looking to enhance their knowledge of the game and to have fun.Awards and honours
- Governor's TrophyGovernor's TrophyThe Governor's Trophy was awarded annually by the International Hockey League to the most outstanding defenseman as judged by league coaches. It was first awarded in 1965, and renamed the Larry D. Gordon Trophy in 1999.-Winners:-References:...
(Outstanding Defenceman, IHL) (1980–81) - IHL First All-Star Team (1980–81)
- Stanley CupStanley CupThe Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
champion (1974–75) - Turner CupTurner CupThe Turner Cup is the championship trophy of the International Hockey League. The Cup is named for Joe Turner, a goaltender from Windsor, Ontario. Turner became professional with the Detroit Red Wings organization, and played one season with the Indianapolis Capitals in the American Hockey League...
champion (1980–81)
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1970–71 | Toronto Marlboros Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989... |
OHA Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1971–72 | Toronto Marlboros | OHA | 62 | 3 | 35 | 38 | 61 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | ||
| 1972–73 | London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... |
OHA | 59 | 15 | 51 | 66 | 153 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 1973–74 1973–74 AHL season The 1973–74 AHL season was the 38th season of the American Hockey League. The league renamed its divisions, and the "East" Division became the "North" Division, and the "West" Division became the "South" Division. Twelve teams played 76 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished... |
Richmond Robins Richmond Robins The Richmond Robins were a professional ice hockey team based in Richmond, Virginia. They were a member of the American Hockey League for five seasons from 1971–72 to 1975–76... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
75 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 54 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1974–75 1974–75 AHL season The 1974–75 AHL season was the 39th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams were scheduled to play 76 games each in the schedule, but the Baltimore Clippers were unable to complete the season. The Providence Reds finished first overall in the regular season... |
Richmond Robins | AHL | 57 | 10 | 40 | 50 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1974–75 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... |
20 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 1975–76 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 77 | 8 | 34 | 42 | 83 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 6 | ||
| 1976–77 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 32 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1976–77 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
NHL | 30 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1977–78 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 42 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1977–78 | Tulsa Oilers | CHL | 32 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | ||
| 1978–79 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 36 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1978–79 | Dallas Black Hawks Dallas Black Hawks The Dallas Black Hawks were a minor-league professional ice hockey team in Dallas, Texas. They were a member of the Central Hockey League and played home games at State Fair Coliseum.... |
CHL | 31 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1979–80 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1979–80 | Dallas Black Hawks | CHL | 73 | 4 | 34 | 38 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1980–81 | Houston Apollos Houston Apollos The Houston Apollos were a minor professional ice hockey team based in Houston, Texas. They played in the Central Hockey League from 1965 to 1969, and then from 1979 to 1981.... |
CHL | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1980–81 | Saginaw Gears Saginaw Gears (IHL) The Saginaw Gears were a minor-league ice hockey franchise that played in the defunct International Hockey League . The Gears existed from 1972 to 1983... |
IHL | 54 | 10 | 43 | 53 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 20 | ||
| 1981–82 1981–82 AHL season The 1981–82 AHL season was the 46th season of the American Hockey League. Eleven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The New Brunswick Hawks finished first overall in the regular season, and won their first Calder Cup championship.-Team changes:... |
New Haven Nighthawks New Haven Nighthawks The New Haven Nighthawks are a former ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1972 to 1992. They had affiliations with the Minnesota North Stars , New York Islanders , New York Rangers , and Los Angeles Kings... |
AHL | 76 | 3 | 27 | 30 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | ||
| 1982–83 1982–83 AHL season The 1982–83 AHL season was the 47th season of the American Hockey League. Thirteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season, and won their fourth Calder Cup championship.-Team changes:... |
New Haven Nighthawks | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1982–83 | Binghamton Whalers Binghamton Whalers The Binghamton Whalers was an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. It played in Binghamton, New York, USA, at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.-History:... |
AHL | 58 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| NHL totals | 242 | 22 | 77 | 99 | 179 | 22 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 10 | ||||
| AHL totals | 267 | 25 | 104 | 129 | 226 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | ||||
| CHL totals | 149 | 14 | 71 | 85 | 106 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | ||||
| OHA totals | 121 | 18 | 86 | 104 | 214 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 20 | ||||