Clark Gillies
Inducted:
2002
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Born:
April 7, 1954
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died:
January 21, 2022
Greenlawn, New York, U.S.
Position:
Left wing
College:
Regina Pats
Clark Gillies was the definition of a power forward — tough, skilled, and a born leader. A key member of the New York Islanders dynasty, he helped lead the team to four straight Stanley Cup championships from 1980 to 1983. Gillies combined physical play with scoring touch, racking up 697 points and 1,023 penalty minutes over 958 NHL games.
His presence on the ice protected his teammates and created space for Hall of Fame linemates like Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy. Gillies served as Islanders captain from 1977 to 1979 and was widely respected for his leadership and work ethic. He brought a perfect blend of grit and grace to the ice, playing his entire career with team success as his top priority.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002, Gillies left a lasting impact on Long Island and the league as one of the most respected players of his era.
Gillies's Awards and Records
- WCHL All-Star Team – 1974
- Stanley Cup champion – 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
- NHL First All-Star Team - 1977-78, 1978-79
- Over 1,000 career penalty minutes while maintaining nearly 700 career points
NHL Record
- Known for one of the NHL’s most feared left wings during the early 1980s
- Key member of the only NHL team to win 19 consecutive playoff series
- One of only a few players with 300+ goals and 1,000+ penalty minutes
- Part of the legendary “Trio Grande” line with Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier
- Scored at least 30 goals in six different seasons
- Over 100 career playoff points (94 GP, 47 G, 47 A)
NHL Teams
New York Islanders (1974-86)
Buffalo Sabres (1986-88)
NHL Draft:
4th overall, 1974
New York Islanders
Numbers Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
14 (1974–1988)
Games Played:
958
Goals:
319
Assists:
378
Points:
697
Penalty Minutes:
1,023
Plus/Minus:
+243