Ray Bourque
Inducted:
2004
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
219 lb (99 kg; 15 st 9 lb)
Born:
December 28, 1960
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Ray Bourque is one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history, known for his elite two-way play, longevity, and leadership. Over a 22-season career—primarily with the Boston Bruins—Bourque redefined the modern defenseman with his offensive instincts, powerful shot, and defensive excellence. He holds the record for most goals, assists, and points by a defenseman in NHL history.
A five-time Norris Trophy winner, Bourque was the face of the Bruins for two decades, serving as captain for 15 seasons. After 21 seasons in Boston, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, where he finally captured a long-awaited Stanley Cup in 2001, retiring moments later with the trophy in hand. Bourque was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004, cementing his place as a generational player who combined skill, class, and consistency over more than two decades.
Bourque's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion (2001 – Colorado Avalanche)
- 19× NHL All-Star Game selection (tied for most all-time)
- Calder Trophy winner (1980 – Rookie of the Year)
- Jersey No. 77 retired by both the Bruins and Avalanche
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2004)
NHL Record
- 5× Norris Trophy Winner (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1994)
- 13× NHL First or Second All-Star Team
- Most career goals by a defenseman: 410
- Most career assists by a defenseman: 1,169
- Most career points by a defenseman: 1,579
NHL Teams
Boston Bruins (1979-1999)
Colorado Avalanche (1999-2001)
National Team:
Canada
NHL Draft:
8th overall, 1979
Boston Bruins
Numbers Worn:
77
NHL Stats
Seasons:
22 (1979–2001)
Games Played:
1,612
Goals:
410
Assists:
1,169
Points:
1,579
Plus/Minus:
+528
Playoff Games:
214
Playoff Points:
180 (41 G, 139 A)