Bill Chipchase

William Henry “Bill” Chipchase (1885–1941) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who served as a Left Wing for the famous Montreal Wanderers during their dominant era in the early 20th century. Known by the nickname “Tutti” because he liked to chew Tutti frutti gum, Chipchase was part of the Wanderers teams that won the Stanley Cup in both 1907 and 1910. He also shared the ice with future Hall of Famers like Lester Patrick and Hod Stuart, showcasing his career during a pivotal time when the sport transitioned from amateur to professional competition with the formation of the Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Association (ECAHA) and later the National Hockey Association (NHA).

Although he was a reserve player who dressed but did not play in the 1907 Stanley Cup challenge final, Chipchase’s name was notably engraved on the Cup’s bowl, albeit misspelled as “Mr. Chipchase” rather than “W. R. Chipchase,” marking the first known name spelling error in Stanley Cup history. His name is also on the O’Brien Trophy, which the Wanderers won as the first NHA champions in 1910. Beyond ice hockey, Chipchase was involved with amateur leagues in his favorite summer sports, baseball and softball, often working as an umpire after his playing career concluded.