John Godfrey
John Godfrey was a Toronto native who moved to the city in 1940 and remained a resident the rest of his life. Although he excelled in several sports, hockey was John’s game.
His first ice experience was with Toronto Marlboro Bantams in 1932. He ultimately moved up to the Jr. A Young Rangers and on to South Porcupine in the Northern League. John was a member of the Copper Cliff Redmen, Memorial Cup runners-up in 1937, and was captain and star player with Sudbury Wolves in 1938 when they won the World Championship. He scored the winning goal in the championship game.
In 1940-41, Godfrey played with Peterborough Petes after having a fling in semi-pro with New York Rovers. He started the Peterborough Legion club which went on to win an Ontario title and was also President of the Outboard Marine League eight years. John retired after receiving a high stick in his eye in 1951 and coached Jr. B teams. He died in 1986.
Year Inducted:
1981
Status:
Deceased
John Godfrey was a Toronto native who moved to the city in 1940 and remained a resident the rest of his life. Although he excelled in several sports, hockey was John’s game.
His first ice experience was with Toronto Marlboro Bantams in 1932. He ultimately moved up to the Jr. A Young Rangers and on to South Porcupine in the Northern League. John was a member of the Copper Cliff Redmen, Memorial Cup runners-up in 1937, and was captain and star player with Sudbury Wolves in 1938 when they won the World Championship. He scored the winning goal in the championship game.
In 1940-41, Godfrey played with Peterborough Petes after having a fling in semi-pro with New York Rovers. He started the Peterborough Legion club which went on to win an Ontario title and was also President of the Outboard Marine League eight years. John retired after receiving a high stick in his eye in 1951 and coached Jr. B teams. He died in 1986.