Joe Mullen
Inducted:
2000
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
February 26, 1957
New York City, U.S.
Position:
Right Wing
College:
Boston College
Joe Mullen was a groundbreaking American-born forward and one of the most natural goal scorers in NHL history. Undrafted and undersized, Mullen defied expectations with his speed, shot, and hockey smarts. He became the first American player to score 500 goals and 1,000 points, finishing his 16-season career with 502 goals and 1,063 points.
Mullen won three Stanley Cups — one with Calgary and two with Pittsburgh — and was a key piece on every team he played for. He earned the Lady Byng Trophy twice for his clean, disciplined play, and his leadership and professionalism made him one of the game’s most respected veterans. Mullen also represented the U.S. internationally and helped inspire a generation of American hockey talent.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000, his legacy is cemented not only by numbers, but by the doors he opened for American-born stars in the NHL.
Mullen's Awards and Records
- 3× Stanley Cup Champion (1989, 1991, 1992)
- 2× Lady Byng Trophy winner (1987, 1989)
- 6× 40-goal seasons
- NHL All-Star (1989, 1990, 1994)
NHL Record
- First American-born player to score 500 NHL goals
- First American-born player to record 1,000 NHL points
- Scored 40+ goals in a season six times, including a career-high 51 in 1988–89
- Scored 502 goals in just 1,062 games
- Led NHL in plus/minus (+51) during 1988–89 season
NHL Teams
St. Louis Blues (1981-86)
Calgary Flames (1986-90)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1990-95,97)
Boston Bruins (1995-96)