Gord Fashoway

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Gordon Walter Fashoway (June 16, 1926 – May 1, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and coach. He played 13 games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks during the 1950–51 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1945 to 1964, was mainly spent in the Western Hockey League. After his playing career Fashoway worked as a coach, and coached the Oakland Seals for 10 games in the 1967–68 season. He was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Playing career

Following the Black Hawks, Fashoway played for several teams in the Western Hockey League: the New Westminster Royals, Victoria Cougars, and Portland Buckaroos, where he ended his professional career in 1963.

Coaching career

Upon the conclusion of his playing career, he entered coaching. He became an assistant coach with the expansion Oakland Seals for one year in 1968; after the resignation of Bert Olmstead, he served as head coach of this club for the final ten games of the Seals' inaugural year. He then returned to coach the Buckaroos from 1969 to 1973. Under his leadership, the Buckaroos captured their third WCHL championship in the 1970–71.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

NHL coaching record

Awards and achievements

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