Bill Tibbs
William A. Tibbs was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was listed at and.
Playing career
Tibbs played junior ice hockey during the 1948–49 season, and his professional career spanned the 1949–50 season through the 1959–60 season. He played most of his career in the minor leagues, including stops with the Hershey Bears of the American [Hockey League|AHL], Troy Bruins of the IHL and the Omaha Knights of the United [States Hockey League|USHL].Tibbs served as the backup goaltender to Terry Sawchuk of the Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit Red Wings] during the National Hockey League 1952 post-season, which saw the Red Wings sweep the Montreal Canadiens season|Montreal Canadiens] in the 1952 [Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]. As such, Tibbs had his name engraved on the Stanley Cup for that season. However, Tibbs never played a game in NHL.
Tibbs, playing for the Troy Bruins, won the IHL's James Norris Memorial [Trophy |James Norris Memorial Trophy] for the fewest goals against during the 1955–56 regular season.