Bernie Federko
Inducted:
2002
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
May 12, 1956
Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
Saskatoon Blades
Bernie Federko was one of the most consistent and underrated playmakers in NHL history. A smooth-skating center with elite vision, Federko spent the majority of his 14-season career with the St. Louis Blues, where he became the first player in NHL history to record 50 or more assists in 10 consecutive seasons. He finished his career with 1,130 points in 1,000 games, thanks to his ability to control the puck and create scoring chances with ease.
While he wasn’t flashy, Federko's quiet excellence made him the engine behind the Blues' offense throughout the 1980s. His calm demeanor and hockey IQ made him a reliable force on the ice and a respected leader in the locker room. Though he often flew under the radar nationally, his impact in St. Louis and his overall production earned him a rightful place in the Hall of Fame in 2002.
Federko's Awards and Records
- Louis Blues team record for career games played (927)
- Louis Blues team record for career assists (721)
- Louis Blues team record for career points (1073)
- Named to the CHL Second All-Star Team (1977)
- Won Ken McKenzie Trophy as CHL Rookie of the Year (1977)
- Played in the NHL All-Star Game (1980, 1981)
NHL Record
- First NHL player to get 50 assists in 10 consecutive seasons.
- First player in St. Louis Blues history to reach 1,000 career points
- Most assists in St. Louis Blues franchise history – 721
- Ranked top-10 in NHL assists multiple seasons during the late 1970s and early 1980s
NHL Teams
St. Louis Blues (1976-89}
Detroit Red Wings (1989-90)
NHL Draft:
7th overall, 1976
St. Louis Blues
Numbers Worn:
16
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
14 (1976–1990)
Games Played:
1,000
Goals:
369
Assists:
761
Points:
1,130
Plus/Minus:
+45
Penalty Minutes:
240