About Jim Cain
Lived 1902 – 1962 (aged 59). Jim Cain was a Canadian ice hockey player.
James Francis "Dutch" Cain (February 1, 1902 – January 13, 1962) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played two seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto St. Pats and Montreal Maroons between 1924 and 1926. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1924 to 1933, was spent in different minor leagues. He was born in Newmarket, Ontario. He was the cousin of Herb Cain.
Playing career Cain played defence for the Montreal Maroons and the Toronto St. Pats. His NHL career was short-lived, consisting of only 61 regular season games. Cain ultimately found success in the International Hockey League winning two league championships as a member of the Buffalo Bisons. Cain's cousin, Herbert Cain also played in the National Hockey League.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1920–21 Newmarket Redmen OHA Sr 10 2 1 3 — — — — — — 1921–22 Toronto St. Mary's OHA Jr 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 1922–23 Toronto Aura Lee OHA Jr 10 3 5 8 — — — — — — 1923–24 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds NOHA 4 3 0 3 2 6 1 1 2 6 1924–25 Montreal Maroons NHL 28 4 0 4 27 — — — — — 1925–26 Montreal Maroons NHL 10 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 1925–26 Toronto St. Pats NHL 23 0 0 0 8 — — — — — 1926–27 Hamilton Tigers Can-Pro 18 4 0 4 10 — — — — — 1926–27 Niagara Falls Cataracts Can-Pro 14 2 4 6 4 — — — — — 1927–28 Toronto Falcons Can-Pro 20 3 2 5 25 2 0 0 0 0 1928–29 Niagara Falls Cataracts Can-Pro 25 7 3 10 25 — — — — — 1928–29 Buffalo Bisons Can-Pro 15 4 1 5 8 — — — — — 1929–30 Buffalo Bisons IHL 41 3 7 10 22 7 2 3 5 8 1930–31 Buffalo Bisons IHL 42 3 6 9 18 6 1 0 1 0 1931–32 Buffalo Bisons IHL 25 1 1 2 13 6 0 0 0 0 1932–33 St. Louis Flyers AHA 23 1 1 2 16 — — — — — 1932–33 Tulsa Oilers AHA 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — IHL totals 108 7 14 21 53 19 3 3 6 8 NHL totals 61 4 0 4 35 — — — — —
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Cain?
Canadian ice hockey defenceman
When was Jim Cain born?
Jim Cain was born on 1 February 1902 in Newmarket.
When did Jim Cain die?
Jim Cain died on 13 January 1962.
What was Jim Cain's occupation?
Jim Cain was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Jim Cain?
Jim Cain was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Cain (ice hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cain. https://biography.guide/jim-cain-ice-hockey-player/
MLA: "Jim Cain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-cain-ice-hockey-player/.
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