Gordie Drillon
Inducted:
1975
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
Born
October 23, 1913
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Died
September 23, 1986
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Gordie Drillon was one of the NHL’s most consistent scorers of the late 1930s and early 1940s, known for his sharp shooting and net-front presence. A right winger with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he won the league scoring title in 1938 and earned the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player that same year. Drillon’s offensive instincts and ability to battle in the slot made him a dangerous forward, while his steady production helped the Maple Leafs remain among the league’s top teams.
In 1942, he was part of Toronto’s historic Stanley Cup victory, remembered for their comeback against Detroit in the Finals. Drillon retired with 155 career goals and a reputation as one of the most reliable scorers of his era. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975, solidifying his place as a standout in early Maple Leafs history.
Drillon's Awards and Records
- Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP, 1938)
- NHL Scoring Champion (1938)
- NHL First All-Star Team (1938, 1939)
- Stanley Cup Champion (1942)
NHL Records
- First player from New Brunswick inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Renowned for his ability to dominate around the crease with precision scoring
- Key member of Toronto’s 1942 Stanley Cup–winning comeback team
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1936-1942)
Montreal Canadiens (1942-1943)
NHL Stats
Seasons:
7 (1936–1943)
Games Played:
311
Goals:
155
Assists:
139
Points:
294
Playoff Game:
50
Playoff Points:
41 (G-26, A-15)