Norm Ullman
Inducted:
1982
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
December 26, 1935
Provost, Alberta, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Norm Ullman was one of the NHL’s most consistent and durable forwards, excelling for the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs from the late 1950s through the 1970s. Known for his smooth skating, pinpoint passing, and ability to read the game, Ullman was a key offensive force for nearly two decades. He recorded sixteen consecutive 20-goal seasons, showcasing remarkable consistency and endurance.
Ullman was an 11-time NHL All-Star and played in 1,410 regular-season games, ranking among the league’s leaders in games played at the time of his retirement. He also starred in the postseason, helping Detroit reach multiple Stanley Cup Finals. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, Ullman’s career stands as a testament to skill, longevity, and dedication.
Ullman's Awards and Records
- 11× NHL All-Star
- 16 consecutive 20-goal seasons
- Top 10 in NHL scoring eight times
- 2× Stanley Cup Finalist
NHL Records
- Consecutive 20-Goal Seasons: 16 straight seasons (1958–1974)
- Retired ranked 3rd all-time with 1,410 games played
- 11 selections (1959–1974), among the most by a player of his era
- Retired ranked 4th all-time with 1,229 points
- 4 trips Stanley Cup to the Finals with Detroit Red Wings
NHL Teams:
Detroit Red Wings (1955-1968)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1968-1975)
Number Worn:
17
NHL Stats
Seasons:
20 (1955–1975)
Games Played:
1,410
Goals:
490
Assists:
739
Points:
1,229
Penalty Minutes:
712
WHA Games:
144
WHA Records:
G-47, A-83, P-130
Playoff Games:
106
WHA Records:
G-30, A-53, P-83