George Faulkner (ice hockey)

George Faulkner
Shawinigan Cataracts 1955
Born (1933-12-27)December 27, 1933
Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland
Died January 19, 2025(2025-01-19) (aged 91)
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Position Left wing, defence
Shot Left
Played for Shawinigan-Falls Cataracts
Jacksonville Rockets
Playing career 19501975

Robert George Faulkner (December 27, 1933 – January 19, 2025) was a Canadian professional hockey player. In 1954, George became the first professional hockey player from Newfoundland and Labrador when he signed with the minor-pro Shawinigan-Falls Cataracts of the Quebec Senior Hockey League.