Frank Mahovlich
Inducted:
1981
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Born:
January 10, 1938
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
Toronto St. Michael's Majors
Frank Mahovlich, known as “The Big M,” was one of the NHL’s most dominant left wings during the 1950s through the 1970s. Standing 6’1” with exceptional skating ability and a powerful shot, he combined size, finesse, and scoring touch to become a consistent offensive force.
Mahovlich began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1956, winning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year. He played a crucial role in four Stanley Cup championships with Toronto (1962–1964, 1967) before joining the Detroit Red Wings, where he formed one of the league’s most feared scoring lines. Later, with the Montreal Canadiens, he added two more Stanley Cups (1971, 1973). Over his career, Mahovlich tallied 533 goals and 570 assists for 1,103 points in 1,181 games, earning 13 All-Star Game selections.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981, he remains celebrated for his elegance on the ice and ability to rise in big moments.
Mahovlich's Awards and Records
- 6× Stanley Cup Champion (1962–1964, 1967, 1971, 1973)
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1958)
- 8× NHL All-Star Game selection
- Canada Cup champion (1976)
NHL Records
- Most Goals in a Season by a Maple Leafs Rookie – 20 goals (1957–58)
- One of the First NHL Players to Score 500 Goals and 1,000 Points
- Career Points Leader Among Left Wings at Retirement
- Key scorer in two different Original Six dynasties
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1956-1968)
Detroit Red Wings (1968-1971)
Montreal Canadiens (1971-1974)
National team:
Canada (1972,1974)
Number Worn:
27
NHL Stats
Games Played:
1,181
Goals:
533
Assists:
570
Points:
1,103
Penalty Minutes:
1,056
Playoffs Games:
137
Playoff Points:
118 (51 G, 67 A)
International Game:
12
Points:
4 (2 G, 2 A)