Thomas Coulter (ice hockey)

Thomas Henry Coulter (April 21, 1911 – December 17, 2003) was a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenceman who played two National Hockey League games for the Chicago Black Hawks during the 1933–34 season as a way to pay for tuition as an engineer. He was brother to Arthur Coulter and was the first NHL player to play in an Australian ice hockey league, playing one game for St. George's IHC. Coulter also worked as CEO of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry for 27 years.

Thomas Coulter
Born (1911-04-21)April 21, 1911
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died December 17, 2003(2003-12-17) (aged 92)
Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career 1933–1935

In addition to hockey, Coulter was listed as the 29th-fastest track and field athlete in the world in 1931.[1]

Early life and education

Coulter was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1911. Coulter moved to Pittsburgh to attend Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 1933.[2] He competed in the 1932 Olympic Games as a member of Canada's track team and then attended graduate school at the University of Chicago, receiving a master's degree in economics in 1935.[3][4]

Career

Coulter's business career began in 1935 and for the next 20 years was engaged with Chicago enterprises in manufacturing and consulting before becoming CEO of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry in 1954. It was at this point Coulter's vision for Chicago as a worldwide center for trade came into view. He organized and directed six major international trade fairs including a visit by Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

He received the “Award of Merit” from Carnegie Mellon University for outstanding personal achievement in the field of business organization and the Citation for Public Service from the University of Chicago. His vision for Chicago will continue to be realized through scholarships he created and organizations he established, some of which have grown to be the largest of their kind in the country, including the Japan America society.

He served as the director of the Chicago-Tokyo Bank for many years. He also served as president of the Executives Club of Chicago (1948–1953) and the Sales and Marketing Executives Club of Chicago (1948–1956).[4]

Personal life

Coulter married Mary Alice in 1937.[5] His brother, Art Coulter, was also a hockey player.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1930–31 Winnipeg Carnegie Tech WSrHL ————— —————
1933–34 Chicago Black Hawks NHL 20000 —————
1933–34 Oklahoma City Warriors AHA 4721330 —————
1934–35 Cleveland Falcons IHL 60000 —————
NHL totals 20000 —————

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-15. Retrieved 2011-07-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. King, Tom (2010-09-28). The Legendary Game - Ultimate Hockey Trivia. Trafford Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4269-4379-9.
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Thomas Coulter Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  4. "THOMAS H. COULTER, 92". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  5. Chesterton Tribune
  6. Zeisler, Laurel (2012-12-19). Historical Dictionary of Ice Hockey. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7863-1.
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