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Henry Judah (Harry) Trihey

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Henry Judah Trihey was born on December 25, 1877 in Montreal, Quebec and was a Canadian amateur ice hockey forward, who played for the Montreal Shamrocks. He Played 5 pre-NHL seasons from 1896 to 1901. Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Judah Trihey was an influential team player who possessed an exceptional shot. He was also blessed with superior puckhandling skills and the ability to have an emotional impact on a game. Trihey was capable of anticipating the play and staying one step ahead of the opposition Trihey debuted with the Montreal Shamrocks in a one-game appearance in 1897 before earning a regular place on the roster the following year.

By the 1899 season, he was a popular star on a much-improved team. He outdistanced all scorers with 19 goals in seven games, including a remarkable 10 in one match against Quebec on February 4, 1899. This remained a regular-season record among leagues that competed for the Stanley Cup and was only eclipsed by Frank McGee's 14 in the well-known Stanley Cup challenge game in 1905.

The Shamrocks won all but one game that year and finished at the top of the Canadian Amateur Hockey League standings to automatically become holders of the Stanley Cup. When challenged by Queen's University in March, the Shamrocks encountered little trouble in winning, thanks to a three-goal outburst from Trihey. Aided by stellar linemates Art Farrell and Fred Scanlan, Trihey continued to excel in 1900 with 17 goals.

Trihey also insisted that the defensemen create scoring chances by carrying the puck up the ice instead of flipping it in the air, as was the common practice. Ironically, he was known for flipping the puck up in the air and having it land behind the goalie's shoulders when he was in close. But these innovations were a crucial factor in the Shamrocks' becoming a highly successful and entertaining hockey club.

Henry Judah Trihey was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the year 1975. He, with all his dedication and devotion in his play has achieved many goals in his overall hockey playing career. He had the ability of defeating the opponent easily by giving some extra hard work and efforts.

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