Dino Ciccarelli
Inducted:
2010
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
February 8, 1960
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Dino Ciccarelli built a Hall of Fame career with pure grit, relentless effort, and an elite scoring touch in front of the net. Undrafted due to size and a broken leg in junior hockey, Ciccarelli proved the doubters wrong by scoring 608 goals and totaling 1,200 points over 1,232 NHL games.
Known for planting himself in front of the crease, taking punishment, and still finishing plays, he was one of the league’s most effective goal scorers during the 1980s and 1990s. Ciccarelli played for several teams, most notably the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings, and delivered in the playoffs with 73 career postseason goals. His fiery competitiveness and fearlessness in high-traffic areas defined his playing style.
He remains one of the top goal scorers in NHL history, especially among players never drafted. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010, Ciccarelli’s legacy is built on heart, hustle, and scoring brilliance.
Ciccarelli's Awards and Records
- OMJHL Second All-Star Team (1978)
- NHL All-Star Game (1982, 1983, 1989, 1997)
- One of the highest-scoring undrafted players in NHL history
- 14 seasons with 20+ goals, 6 seasons with 40+ goals
- Known for elite net-front scoring despite 5'10" frame
- Played for 6 NHL teams, scoring 100+ goals with 3 franchises
NHL Record
- Most Points by a rookie, One playoff season (21) "1981 Playoffs"
- Most Goals by a rookie, One playoff season (14) "1981 Playoffs"
- Fastest Player to Score 20 Goals (15 Games) "1986–87 Regular Season"
- Most Power-Play Goals in a single Playoff Game (3)
NHL Teams
Minnesota North Stars (1980-89)
Washington Capitals (1989-92)
Detroit Red Wings (1992-96)
Tampa Bay Lightning (1996-98)
Florida Panthers (1998-99)