"He was a good one," (undrafted player) said of this player. "One of the real stars of the league. He was known at that time as one of the defensemen who could shoot a heavy puck and was one of the hardest shots in the league. He was a hard-nosed player, but a real nice fellow."-Ultimate Hockey
He was a member of two Detroit teams that won the stanley cup in successive years and was a driving force in those victories. - Globe and Mail
A star not afraid to lead..
The Wings broke camp here before Adams had a chance to analyze the outburst of Ebbie Goodfellow, his big defensive star from Ottawa, who felt a complete change in the attitude of the team was necessary before the Wings could hit a winning stride.-Globe and Mail
A determined, tough player, who can fight and can recover well after a loss..
Ebbie Goodfellow's aggressive tactics were wasted, as the Bruins regained their winning stride after two setbacks. Goodfellow engaged in two fist-fights during the game and divided the honors with the Boston fisticuffers. Goodfellow's first-period bout with Jack Portland, 215-pound defenceman, was short and sweet, and the Red Wing was sent sprawling by a right to the jaw. In the next frame, however, Goodfellow had all the better of the battle with Ray Getliffe, and, after he connected about five times on that Bruin's jaw, both drew major penalties.-Globe and Mail
At the Toronto defence he collided with Kampman. The two went down in a heap, locked arms, tossed punches, and then got up on their skates to continue the brawl.-Globe and Mail
Clearly, a valuable player that helped hold his teams together.
Back in December of January, the idea that the Detroit defence could have stumbled thro9ugh a game, much less three tough playoff games in a row, without the assistanmce of Goodfellow was unthinkable. Less than a year ago, Goodfwellow was voted the most valuaple player in the league. Although his physical exploits have been less strenuous this year, the belief persisted that he was holding his team together, giving it leadership and stability that only the Goodfellows, Clappers, and the Shores could supply.
With our 4th selection, the Cairo Desert Dogs proudly select, a really swell guy..
EBBIE GOODFELLOW!
Awards and Achievements
Hockey Hall of Famer
3 x Stanley Cups (2 as captain)
2 x First All-Star Team Defense (1937, 1940)
1 x Second All-Star Team Defense (1936)
1 x Hart Memorial Trophy (1940)
* also finished 3rd (1937) and 4th (1931) in Hart voting
Top 10's
Goals- 4th (1931)
Assists-3rd (1931), 9th (1935)
Points- 2nd (1931)
Defenceman Goals- 3rd (1936), 1st (1937), 2nd (1939), 1st (1940), 5th (1941),
Defenceman Assists- 1st (1936), 2nd (1937), 9th (1939), 2nd (1940), 1st (1941),
Defenceman Points-1st (1936), 2nd (1937), 6th (1939), 1st (1940), 3rd (1941)
Playoff Goals- 2nd (1934), 8th (1937)
Playoff Assists- 4th (1934)
Playoff Points- 3rd (1934), 10th (1937)
Playoff Defenceman Goals- 6th (1936), 2nd (1937)
Playoff Defenceman Assists- 2nd (1937), 2nd (1940), 9th (1941)
Playoff Defenceman Points- 9th (1936), 1st (1937), 5th (1940)
Biography
Ebbie Goodfellow began his career in Ottawa with the Ottawa Montagnards of the OCHL where, in 1927-28, he was an All-Star centre and leading scorer in the playoffs as the Montagnards won the City Championship. He was spotted by the Detroit organization, and would start his great NHL career in 1929-1930 with the Detroit Cougars, scoring 17 goals.
He began his career as a centre, where he would have success, but he was moved to defence in the 1934-1935 season. It would pay off. He would become one of the league's best defenceman, making the second all-star team in 1936, twice make the first all-star team (1937 and 1940), and was awarded the Hart Trophy in 1940. He spent his entire career in the Detroit organization, who he would win 3 cups with. He retired in 1943, and was inducted to the hockey hall of fame in 1963.
