Harry Howell Hall Of Fame NHL

Harry Howell was a dependable and intelligent defenseman whose calm on-ice presence defined his career. Breaking into the NHL with the Rangers in 1952, he became a franchise icon over 17 seasons, missing very few games and setting a record for most played. In 1967, Howell earned the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman—famously noting that future great Bobby Orr would dominate thereafter.

His steady leadership earned him selection to multiple All-Star teams. Howell finished his NHL career with 94 goals and 324 assists across 1,411 games, continuing into the WHA before retiring in 1976. Known as “Harry the Horse,” he carried himself with class off the ice as well. His enduring excellence was honored with induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979.

Howell's Awards and Records

• NHL First All-Star Team: 1967
• Rangers' All-Time Leader in Games Played: 1,160 games
• James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top NHL Defenseman): 1966–67
• NHL All-Star Games: 1954, 1963–65, 1967–68, 1970 (seven appearances)
• Memorial Cup Champion (Junior): 1952 (with Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters)

NHL Records

• First Active Ranger Honored with “Night”
• Most games played for the New York Rangers (1160)
• Missed only 17 games across his first 16 seasons with New York
• Served as a player-coach in the WHA and later as an NHL coach and scout

NHL Teams:

New York Rangers (1952-1969)
Oakland Seals (1969-1970)
California Golden Seals (1970-1971)
Los Angeles Kings (1971-1973)
New York Golden Blades (1973-1974)
San Diego Mariners (1974-1975)
Calgary Cowboys (1975-1976)