Roy Worters
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| Position | Goaltender |
| Nickname | Shrimp |
| Height Weight | 5 ft 3 in (1.6 m) 135 lb (61 kg) |
| NHL Team F. Teams | Retired New York Americans Montreal Canadiens Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) |
| Nationality | Image:Flag of Canada.svg Canada |
| Born | October 19, 1900, Toronto, Ontario |
| Pro Career | 1925 – 1937 |
</div></div> Roy "Shrimp" Worters (Born - October 19, 1900 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Died - November 7, 1957) was a Canadian professional Hockey goaltender who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Canadiens and New York Americans .
[edit] Playing career
Roy "Shrimp" Worters, at 5'3" tall, was the shortest player to ever play in the NHL. During his stint with the New York Americans he was fortunate to have a corps of large defenceman to guard him. Players such as Lionel "Big Train" Conacher, "Bullet" Joe Simpson and Mervyn "Red" Dutton gave him plenty of protection.
In 1928-29 Worters became the first goaltender to win the Hart Trophy as he led the Americans to second place in the Canadian Division. He won the Vezina Trophy in 1930-31 but his Americans teammates were unable to score many goals and they inevitably failed to make the playoffs.
He continued to play well despite a defence that often left him on his own.
In 1936-37, the Americans finally had the scorers, but Worters needed hernia surgery and retired during the season.
Roy Worters died of throat cancer on November 7th,1957. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969.
[edit] Awards & achievements
- Hart Memorial Trophy (1929)
- Second All-Star Team Goalie (1932, 1934)
- Vezina Trophy (1931)
| Preceded by: Howie Morenz | Winner of the Hart Trophy 1929 | Succeeded by: Nels Stewart |
| Preceded by: Cecil Thompson | Winner of the Vezina Trophy 1931 | Succeeded by: Charlie Gardiner |
