were initially life-threatening, ending his playing career. Benefits were held in Ottawa and Toronto for Ridpath, who was a popular player. Ridpath was appointed the first manager of the Blueshirts and assembled the Toronto Blueshirts for their first season of play in the NHA. He resigned as manager in October 1913. He was considering playing for the team, but his sight was not good enough to play. His hearing had also been impaired as a result of the accident. Statistics Statistics from sihrhockey.org See also 1911–12 NHA season References Notes Bibliography 1884 births 1925 deaths Ice hockey people from Ontario Ottawa Senators (NHA) players Ottawa Senators (original) players People from Peterborough County Stanley Cup champions Toronto Blueshirts Canadian ice hockey forwards