Michel Goulet

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Michel Goulet

Inducted:
1998

Michel Goulet NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)

Born:
April 21, 1960
Péribonka, Quebec, Canada

Position:
Left wing

College:
NA

Michel Goulet was one of the most prolific left wingers of the 1980s, known for his quick release, smooth skating, and pure scoring touch. He recorded four consecutive 50-goal seasons with the Quebec Nordiques and finished his career with 548 goals and 1,152 points in 1,089 games. Goulet was remarkably consistent, hitting the 40-goal mark seven times and the 30-goal mark in 10 straight seasons.

After a trade to the Chicago Blackhawks, he remained a key contributor until a head injury ended his career in 1994. Goulet also starred for Team Canada in international competition, including the 1984 Canada Cup. After retiring, he transitioned into scouting and front office roles. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1998 for his scoring excellence and contributions to the game.

Goulet's Awards and Records

  • 5× NHL All-Star (1983–1987)
  • 4× 50-goal seasons – 1983–1986
  • 10 consecutive 30-goal seasons
  • Represented Canada in the 1984 Canada Cup championship team
  • Known for one of the most accurate wrist shots of his era
  • Among top 10 in NHL goals during the 1980s

NHL Records

  • 4 consecutive 50-goal seasons (1982–83 to 1985–86)
  • 7 consecutive 40-goal seasons (1981–1987)
  • Finished top 5 in goal scoring in the NHL multiple times during the 1980s
  • Scored 548 career goals — top 35 all-time at retirement

    NHL Teams:

    Quebec Nordiques (1979-90)
    Chicago Blackhawks (1990-94)

    National Team:
    Canada (1983-87)

    NHL Draft:
    20th overall, 1979
    Quebec Nordiques

    Number Worn:
    16

    NHL Stats

    Seasons:
    15 (1979–1994)
    Games Played:
    1,089
    Goals:
    548
    Assists:
    605
    Points:
    1,153
    Plus/Minus:
    +78
    Penalty Minutes:
    825