Albert Pudas (born February 17, 1899 in Siikajoki, Finland - died October 28, 1976 in Thunder Bay, Ontario) was the coach of Canada's team at the 1936 Olympics. He was also the first Finnish-born player in the National Hockey League. He came as an infant to Port Arthur, Ontario, where he was raised. From 1918-22 he played for the Port Arthur Pascoes. He then joined the senior Port Arthur team and won Allan Cups in 1925 and 1926.