Emil Iverson

Emil Iverson
Emil Iverson
Born	November 2, 1892; Copenhagen, Denmark
Died	February 21, 1960 (aged 67); Chicago, Illinois
Nationality	Danish
Occupation	Ice hockey coach

Emil Waldemar Iverson (November 2, 1892 – February 21, 1960) was a Danish-American ice hockey player and coach and anthropologist. The Minnesota Gopher Hockey Team of the University of Minnesota won seven national championships while Emil was coach. His training programs were so ahead of the times, that some are still used today.^{[citation needed]} Iverson was head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks for one season, 1932–33,^[1] along with Godfrey Matheson.

Biography

He was born on November 2, 1892 in Copenhagen, Denmark.^[2]^[1]

When Emil Iverson and his brother Kay first arrived in America they coached different ice hockey teams in Chicago and Detroit, before starting coaching at universities in Minnesota and Wisconsin.^[3]

Iverson did anthropological work on the Ojibwa First Nations people in areas around the Great Lakes and Minnesota/Ontario border.

He died on February 21, 1960 at the Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Anthropology and other pursuits

Emil Iverson was responsible for discovering 50 Ojibwa skeletons and native artifacts in 1928.^{[citation needed]}^[where?] The site was one of the last undisturbed dwellings inhabited by the Kawawaigamak people of the First Nation Ojibwa people. He continued to conduct extensive research regarding the history of the Ojibwa people that seasonally migrated throughout Hunters Island and the Border Lakes. The thriving tribe of Kabwawiagamaks, located at Kawa Bay, were eventually decimated by the Spanish influenza epidemic and the forced removal by the Canadian Government. The people of the village were known by the White Settlers as the Kabwawiagamaks – because of their proximity to, and reliance on, what is now called the Wawaig River. After discovering the village Emil made sure the dead got the proper burial rites and brought back many artifacts to the Nett Lake people - their reservation being adjacent to his outfitting headquarters. This act of kindness was greatly revered by the Kawa Bay Band; to show their gratitude, Emil was given a ceremonial drum and the Annishinabe name "Chief of the Big Waters". The survey and graves proved once and for all, the size and scope of the Kabwawiagamak village was much larger than previously thought. His movie and photos of the expedition were shown to President Coolidge to help preserve the Quetico and Boundary Waters area. The complete story of his expedition and the history of Two Rivers - a leader of the Kabwawiaigamak Ojibwa, can be found in the novel Hunters and Hearts. Educational information can be found in past issues of The Ely Echo, The Chicago Area Pioneer Press, Minnesota Sun, U.of M newspapers, 13 Moons, The McHenry County Living Magazine, or by going to www.huntersandhearts.com.

In addition to his advocacy for the Annishinabe people, Emil developed one of the first fishing and exploration programs for women.^{[citation needed]}

Emil also traveled throughout Asia and Africa hunting big game and exploring both continents. A previously unknown location, southeast of Kawa Bay is currently being researched by this family in an effort led by his grandsons.

Head coaching record

NHL

Team	Year	Regular season						Post season
Team	Year	G	W	L	T	Pts	Division rank	Result
CHI	1932–33	21	8	7	6	22	4th in American	Fired
Total		21	8	7	6	22

References

Hunters and Hearts by Iverson - U.of M news articles - 1927-28 Expedition journals - Expedition photo and survey record - Bois Forte Heritage Museum, Numerous Minneapolis and St Paul newspapers - circa 27-29 - U. M hockey alumni - Quetico Archives

Notes

^ ^a ^b "Coach page". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
^ "Gardiner is Brilliant" The Montreal Gazette, December 9, 1931.
^ "Brothers end long rivalry as coaches – Emil Iverson resigns after winning five championships" Times Daily, March 17, 1930.

External links

Emil Iverson career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by Bill Tobin	Head coach of the Chicago Black Hawks 1932–33	Succeeded by Godfrey Matheson

[hockref-1] "Coach page". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved November 27, 2008.

[2] "Gardiner is Brilliant" The Montreal Gazette, December 9, 1931.

[3] "Brothers end long rivalry as coaches – Emil Iverson resigns after winning five championships" Times Daily, March 17, 1930.

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Playing venues	St. Paul Hippodrome (1923–1934) St. Paul Auditorium (1932–1950) (occasionally) Minneapolis Arena (1925–1950) (primary arena) Williams Arena (1950–93) 3M Arena at Mariucci (1993–present)
Head coaches	I. D. MacDonald (1921–23) Emil Iverson (1923–30) Frank Pond (1930–35) Larry Armstrong (1935–47) Doc Romnes (1947–52) John Mariucci (1952–55, 1956–66) Marsh Ryman (1955–56) Glen Sonmor (1966–71) Ken Yackel (1971–72) Herb Brooks (1972–79) Brad Buetow (1979–85) Doug Woog (1985–99) Mike Guentzel (1996) Don Lucia (1999–2018) Bob Motzko (2018–present)
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Conference affiliations	WCHA (1951–1958, 1959–2013) Big Ten (1958–1981, 2013–present)
Rivalries and trophy games	Minnesota Duluth North Dakota St. Cloud State Wisconsin Mariucci-Bessone Trophy with Michigan State Mariucci-Renfrew Trophy with Michigan
Culture & lore	Mariucci Classic North Star College Cup
All-time leaders	Statistical leaders John Mayasich (298 Points) John Mayasich (144 Goals) Kellen Briggs (84 Wins)
National championships	1974 1976 1979 2002 2003
Runner-Up Finishes	1953 1954 1971 1975 1981 1989 2014
Frozen Four appearances	1953 1954 1961 1971 1974 1975 1976 1979 1981 1983 1986 1987 1988 1989 1994 1995 2002 2003 2005 2012 2014 2022 2023
NCAA Tournament appearances	1953 1954 1961 1971 1974 1975 1976 1979 1980 1981 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2021 2022 2023 2024
Conference Tournament titles	WCHA 1961 1971 1974 1975 1976 1979 1980 1981 1993 1994 1996 2003 2004 2007
Notable players	Aaron Broten Neal Broten Kellen Briggs Mike Crowley Tim Harrer Jordan Leopold John Mayasich Pat Micheletti Todd Richards Robb Stauber
Hobey Baker Award winners	Neal Broten (1981) Robb Stauber (1988) Brian Bonin (1996) Jordan Leopold (2002)
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