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Herbfoster

Herb Foster (born August 9, 1913 in Brockville, Ontario - June 2, 2003) was a professional ice hockey left wing who played five games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers and scored 1 goal.

He played for the Atlantic City Sea Gulls of the Eastern Hockey League from 1932-33 through 1938-39. He led the league in scoring in 1937, 1938 and 1939, led in goals in 1936, 1937, 1938, and 1939, and was on the first all-star team in five seasons.

Foster then played in the American Hockey League through 1942-43, also playing 5 games for the New York Rangers in 1940-41. He joined the senior Kingston Army Frontenacs team in 1943-44 and then spent two years in the Canadian military during World War II.

After the war he played some more minor pro hockey, plus a game with the Rangers in 1947-48. After retiring in 1950 he coached his old team the Atlantic City Sea Gulls for two years (1950-51 & 1951-52).

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