Albert Pudas
| Albert Pudas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 17, 1899 Siikajoki, Grand Duchy of Finland | ||
| Died |
October 28, 1976 (aged 77) Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto St. Patricks | ||
| Playing career | 1921–1928 | ||
Juho Albert Pudas (originally Putaansuu) (February 17, 1899 – October 28, 1976) was a Finnish-born Canadian ice hockey player and coach. He was the first Finnish-born hockey player in the National Hockey League, and played 4 games for the Toronto St. Patricks during the 1926–27 season. Following his hockey career Pudas was active in the capacity of referee.