Jean Ratelle Hall Of Fame NHL

Jean Ratelle, born October 3, 1940, in Quebec, stood out as a smooth, intelligent center, known for precision passing and unflappable sportsmanship. Across a 21-season NHL career split between the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins, he was a model of consistency and class. Ratelle anchored the Rangers’ legendary "Goal-A-Game" line, consistently putting up high scoring numbers and earning league-wide respect.

He won the Lady Byng Trophy twice for his gentlemanly play and was also honored with the Lester B. Pearson Award as the most outstanding player. Though he never captured a Stanley Cup, he reached the final three times and retired with nearly a point per game. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players, Ratelle remains one of the most elegant and esteemed players of his era.

Ratelle's Awards and Records

• Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (twice)
• Lester B. Pearson Award (most outstanding player by peers)
• Hockey Hall of Fame Induction (1985)
• Named among the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players

NHL Records

• Only NHL player to score over 1,200 points while accumulating fewer than 300 penalty minutes
• Held a single-season franchise record of 109 points for the Rangers (1971-72)
• Ranked second in franchise goals, and third in assists and points for the Rangers
• Sixth in all-time games played for the Rangers
• Scored three series-clinching goals for the Bruins, tying team playoff record

NHL Teams:

New York Rangers (1960-1976)
Boston Bruins (1976-1981)