Mark Howe

Mark Howe was a dynamic defenseman known for his exceptional skating, offensive skill, and strong defensive play. Son of hockey legend Gordie Howe, Mark carved out his own impressive NHL career over 21 seasons, mainly with the Hartford Whalers and Philadelphia Flyers. He was a key two-way player who contributed consistently at both ends of the ice, leading his teams in points from the blue line multiple times.

Howe earned six NHL All-Star selections and was twice a Norris Trophy finalist, honoring the league’s top defenseman. He also won the Eddie Shore Award as the American Hockey League’s best defenseman early in his career. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011 alongside his father, Mark Howe remains one of the finest defensemen of his generation, respected for his versatility and leadership.

Howe's Awards and Records

• OJHL First All-Star Team (1971)
• Olympic silver medal in ice hockey (1972)
• Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy (Memorial Cup Tournament MVP) (1973)
• WHA Second All-Star Team (1974)
• Lou Kaplan Trophy (Rookie of the Year – WHA) (1974)
• WHA Avco Cup Trophy (1974, 1975)
• WHA First All-Star Team (1979)
• NHL First All-Star Team (1983, 1986, 1987)
• NHL Plus/Minus Award (1986) (+85)
• Selected to five NHL All-Star Games: 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988 and 1994

NHL Records

• Most career short-handed goals by a defenseman: (28)
• Highest Plus/Minus in a season by a U.S. born defenseman: (+87) in 1985–86
• Highest Plus/Minus career by a U.S. born defenseman: (+400)
• Highest Plus/Minus career in playoffs by a U.S. born defenseman: (+54)
• Most assists by a rookie U.S. born defenseman in a season: (56)
• Most points by a rookie U.S. born defenseman in a season: (80)
• Most short-handed goals in a season by a U.S. born defenseman: (7) in 1985–86

NHL Teams

Hartford Whalers (1979-82)
Philadelphia Flyers (1982-92)
Detroit Red Wings (1992-95)