This is not to discount what he did in his playing days. He still holds the record for goals by a defenseman in a game (6) and helped his Vancouver Millionaires in 1915. However, Patrick’s induction is as a builder, and was credited with 22 rule changes that are still in the NHL rulebook. Among his innovations are allowing goaltenders to fall on the ice to make a save, the penalty shot, crediting assists, the blue line, the forward pass and a playoff system. Can you imagine where the sport would be without the man called the “The brains of modern hockey”?
Should Frank Patrick be in the Hall of Fame?
I totally agree with this induction. - 50%
I am fine with this induction. - 0%
I do not agree with this induction, but it does not bother me. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
Kick him out! - 50%
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