Joe Power (ice hockey)
Joseph Ignatius Power was a Canadian politician and ice hockey player, playing the left wing position for the Quebec Bulldogs from 1902 to 1911, and sitting in the Legislative [Assembly of Quebec] from 1927 until his death.
Early life
Power was born in Sillery, [Quebec City|Sillery], Quebec. His father William Power was a member of Parliament in the House of Commons. One brother William [Gerard Power] was a member of the Legislative [Council of Quebec]; another, Charles [Gavan Power], played professional ice hockey and became a member of Parliament and later a senator; a third brother, James also played professional ice hockey. He was the uncle of Frank Gavan Power, who also became a member of Parliament.Career
Ice hockey
Joe Power joined the Quebec Hockey Club organization in 1901, playing for their "Seconds" team in the CAHL intermediate division. He joined the senior team in 1902, for whom he played until the end of the 1910–11 season. He had his most productive season in 1905–06, scoring 21 goals in ten games. He scored 12 goals in ten games in 1907–08.Power was also known for his quick wit and humour in the classroom which led to the nickname his teacher gave him, "Joe the joker".