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Wayne Gretzky
Inducted:
1999
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
January 26, 1961
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Wayne Gretzky isn’t just the greatest hockey player of all time — he’s one of the most dominant athletes in any sport. Nicknamed “The Great One,” Gretzky rewrote the NHL record book with unmatched vision, playmaking, and scoring ability. He’s the only player to record over 200 points in a season — and he did it four times.
Over a 20-year career with the Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Rangers, Gretzky amassed an NHL-record 2,857 points, including 894 goals and 1,963 assists — both records that still stand. He won four Stanley Cups with Edmonton and earned nine Hart Trophies as league MVP. Known for anticipating the game several steps ahead, Gretzky’s style revolutionized hockey.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame immediately after retirement in 1999 — the standard five-year waiting period was waived.
Gretzky's Awards and Honors
- 4× Stanley Cup Champion – Edmonton Oilers (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988)
- 9× Hart Trophy (MVP) – most in NHL history
- 10× Art Ross Trophy – league’s leading scorer
- 18× NHL All-Star
- 2× Conn Smythe Trophy winner – playoff MVP
NHL Records
- Most goals in NHL history: 894
- Most assists in NHL history: 1,963
- Most points in NHL history: 2,857
- Most 200+ point seasons: 4
- Longest point streak in NHL history: 51 games (1983–84)
NHL Teams
Edmonton Oilers (1979-1988)
Los Angeles Kings (1988-1996)
St. Louis Blues (1995-1996)
New York Rangers (1996-1999)
Woody Dumart
Inducted:
1992
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Born:
December 23, 1916
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Died:
October 19, 2001
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Position:
Left wing
College:
Kitchener Greenshirts
Woody Dumart was a key figure in the Boston Bruins' success during the 1930s and 1940s. As a member of the famed “Kraut Line” alongside Milt Schmidt and Bobby Bauer, Dumart combined skill, grit, and hockey intelligence. He played his entire 16-season NHL career with the Bruins, becoming one of the league’s most dependable left wings.
Known for his smooth skating and accurate shot, Dumart was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a consistent offensive contributor. He served in World War II and returned to the NHL without missing a beat. His loyalty to the Bruins and steady play earned him All-Star honors and admiration across the league.
Dumart retired with over 200 goals and a reputation as a team-first player who delivered in big moments. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
Dumart's Awards and Honors
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1939, 1941)
- 2× NHL Second All-Star Team (1939, 1947)
- Allan Cup 1942
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1947, 1948)
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1992)
- Boston Bruins Hall of Fame inductee
NHL Records
- Member of the “Kraut Line,” one of the most dominant lines in NHL history
- One of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of all Time.
- One of the NHL’s First Dominant Left Wings in the pre-Original Six era
- First NHL line (Kraut Line) to finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in league scoring
- One of the longest-serving Bruins players of his era – 16 seasons
- Played in both of the NHL’s first two official All-Star Games
NHL Teams
Boston Bruins (1935-1954)
Number Worn:
14
NHL Stats
Season Played:
16 (1935-1954)
Games Played:
772
Goals:
211
Assists:
218
Points:
429
Penalty Minutes:
99
Playoff Points:
27 (G-12,A-15)
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