Matt Leyden | |
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Born | 1904 Hawick, Scotland |
Died | December 23, 1975 (aged 71) Oshawa, Ontario |
Nationality | Scottish / Canadian |
Occupation(s) | Ice hockey executive Oshawa Generals manager |
Matthew Leyden (1904 – December 23, 1975) was a Scotland-born Canadian former ice hockey executive and administrator, with the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). He managed the Oshawa Generals from 1937 to 1953, and built the team which won seven consecutive OHA championships, and three Memorial Cups. He is the namesake of both the Matt Leyden Trophy, and the Leyden Trophy.