Earl Ingarfield Sr.

(Oct. 25, 1934 —)

From Lethbridge, he was prolific scorer with the junior Lethbridge Native Sons (1952-55) before pro career that included nine seasons with the New York Rangers (1958-67). . . . Also played with the expansion Pittsburgh Penguins and Oakland/California Golden Seals. . . . Went from coaching the WHL’s Regina Pats (1971-72) to New York Islanders as a scout (1972-73). Ended up head coach 48 games into inaugural season. Was back scouting in 1973-74. . . . Returned to the WHL (1974-76) as assistant GM/head coach of the Lethbridge Broncos. . . . Back with the Islanders as consultant in 1980. Was back scouting in 1982 and continued into the mid-2000s, winning four straight Stanley Cups (1980-81-82-83). . . . Inducted into Lethbridge and Southern Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (1985), Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (2007) and Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame (2023).