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Steve Yzerman
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
May 9, 1965
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Steve Yzerman (b. May 9, 1965, Cranbrook, BC) is an NHL icon and long-time Detroit Red Wings captain. Drafted 4th overall in 1983, he debuted with a stellar rookie season, posting 39 goals and 87 points. Named captain at 21—the youngest in franchise history—he led Detroit for 19 seasons, the longest captaincy in NHL history .
Yzerman was an elite two-way centre, highlighted by his 1988–89 season when he scored 65 goals and 155 points, earning the Lester B. Pearson Award . Under his leadership, Detroit won three Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002), and he earned the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1998. He retired in 2006 with 692 goals, 1,063 assists, and 1,755 points—ranking sixth in NHL scoring.
Internationally, Yzerman captained Team Canada to 2002 Olympic gold. Post-playing, he became GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning and later Detroit, earning induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009. His #19 jersey hangs in Detroit, immortalizing “Stevie Y” as a leader on and off the ice.
Yzerman's Awards and Honors
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee, Class of 2009
- Longest-serving captain in NHL history (19 seasons; 1,303 games)
- Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP, 1998)
- Lester B. Pearson (Ted Lindsay) Award, 1989Frank J. Selke Trophy, 2000
- Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, 2003
- 65 goals, 155 points in a single season (1988–89) – Red Wings franchise record
NHL Records
- NHL All-Star Game Roster – 1984
- NHL first team All-Star – 2000
- Seventh in NHL history in points, tenth in goals and ninth in assists
- Longest-serving captain in NHL history
- Most assists in a single playoff year by a Red Wings player
- 6th highest point total in NHL history at retirement
NHL Teams
Detroit Red Wings (1983-2006)
NHL draft:
4th overall, 1983
Detroit Red Wings
Numbers Worn:
19
NHL Stats
Games Played:
1,514
Goals:
692
Assists:
1,063
Points:
1,755
Penalty Minutes:
924
Playoff Points:
185 (in 196 game)
Stanley Cups:
3 (1997, 1998, 2002)
Olympic Gold:
1 (2002)
Sweeney Schriner
Inducted:
1962
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
November 30, 1911
Saratov, Russian Empire
Died:
July 4, 1990
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
David "Sweeney" Schriner was the first Russian-born player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, though he was raised in Calgary from infancy. A supreme offensive talent of the 1930s and 40s, Schriner was known as one of the most clever stickhandlers and passers in the game. He possessed a "shifty" skating style that allowed him to navigate through traffic with ease, earning him the nickname "Sweeney" after a famous baseball player of the era.
Schriner’s career was split between two historic franchises. He began with the New York Americans, where he became the first player in NHL history to win the scoring title in two of his first three seasons. In 1939, he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a blockbuster deal. In Toronto, he became a hero of the 1940s dynasty, playing a crucial role in the legendary 1942 comeback from a 3–0 deficit in the Finals. He was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1962.
Schriner's Awards and Honors
- 2x NHL Scoring Leader (1935–36, 1936–37)
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1942, 1945)
- NHL First All-Star Team (1936)
- 2x NHL Second All-Star Team (1937, 1941)
- The first player to win consecutive scoring titles while playing for a non-playoff team
NHL Teams
New York Americans (1934-1939)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1939-1946)
Number Worn:
11
NHL Stats
Playing career:
1933–1946
Season Played:
11 (1934-1946)
Games Played:
484
Goals:
201
Assists:
204
Points:
405
Penalty Minutes:
148
Playoffs Games:
59
Playoff Points:
29 (18 G, 11 A)
Stanley Cup:
2 (1942, 1945)
Syd Howe
Inducted:
1965
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Born:
September 28, 1911
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:
May 20, 1976
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
Sydney Harris Howe was arguably the most versatile and consistent superstar of the 1930s and 40s. A "utility" player before the term was common, Howe was equally effective at center, left wing, or even defense. He began his career during a tumultuous era, playing for several struggling or defunct franchises—including the original Ottawa Senators, the Philadelphia Quakers, and the St. Louis Eagles—before finding his permanent home with the Detroit Red Wings.
In Detroit, Howe became a cornerstone of the franchise, leading the team to three Stanley Cup championships. He was a brilliant playmaker with a high hockey IQ, rarely making a mistake on either side of the puck. In 1944, he set a modern-era record by scoring six goals in a single game, a feat that remains one of the greatest individual performances in NHL history. When he retired in 1946, he was the NHL's all-time leading scorer, a record he held until it was broken by Maurice Richard. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965.
Howe's Awards and Honors
- 3x Stanley Cup Champion (1936, 1937, 1943)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (1945)
- 2x NHL All-Star Game appearance (1939, 1940 - early versions)
- Held the NHL career scoring record from 1946 to 1952
- Named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" (2017)
Notable Achievements
- First player to retire with more than 500 career points
- Scored six goals in one game, becoming the first player in the modern era to do so
- One of the few players to play for three different "lost" NHL franchises
- Known for his gentlemanly conduct, he averaged fewer than 10 penalty minutes per season
NHL Teams
Ottawa Senators (1929-1930, 1932-1934)
Philadelphia Quakers (1930-1931)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1931-1932)
St. Louis Eagles (1934-1935)
Detroit Red Wings (1935-1946)
Number Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Season Played:
17 (1929-1946)
Games Played:
698
Goals:
237
Assists:
291
Points:
528
Penalty Minutes:
212
Playoffs Games:
70
Playoff Points:
44 (17 G, 27 A)
Stanley Cup:
3 (1936, 1937, 1943)
Syl Apps
Inducted:
1961
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
January 18, 1915
Paris, Ontario, Canada
Died:
December 24, 1998
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
McMaster University
Charles Joseph Sylvanus "Syl" Apps was the personification of the "perfect" athlete and the quintessential captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Apps brought a level of athleticism and grace to the ice that few could match. He was a smooth-skating center with elite vision and a scoring touch, but he was equally famous for his unwavering sportsmanship—he famously never served a single penalty minute in several of his professional seasons.
Apps led the Maple Leafs to three Stanley Cup championships, including the historic 1942 comeback. His career was defined by a sense of duty; at the height of his powers in 1943, he left the NHL to serve as an officer in the Canadian Army during World War II. Upon his return, he didn't miss a beat, leading Toronto to back-to-back titles in 1947 and 1948 before retiring at the age of 33 while still at the top of his game. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.
Apps' Awards and Honors
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1937 - Rookie of the Year)
- Lady Byng Trophy (1942 - Sportsmanship and Ability)
- 3x Stanley Cup Champion (1942, 1947, 1948)
- 2x NHL First All-Star Team (1939, 1942)
- 3x NHL Second All-Star Team (1938, 1941, 1943)
- Named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history (2017)
NHL Teams
Toronto Maple Leafs (1936-1943, 1945-1948)
Number Worn:
10
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
10 (1936-1943,1945-1948)
Games Played:
423
Goals:
201
Assists:
231
Points:
432
Penalty Minutes:
56
Playoff:
67
Goals:
25
Assists:
29
Points:
54
Penalty Minutes:
14
Stanley Cup Champion:
3 (1942, 1947, 1948)
Sylvio Mantha
Inducted:
1960
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb)
Born:
April 14, 1902
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:
August 7, 1974
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Defense
College:
NA
Sylvio Mantha was a standout defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1920s and 1930s, known for his physicality, leadership, and dependable defensive play. Playing from 1923 to 1937, Mantha excelled at shutting down opposing forwards while contributing offensively when needed, making him one of the most complete defensemen of his era. He served as team captain, guiding Montreal through multiple competitive seasons and helping the Canadiens secure the Stanley Cup in 1930.
Mantha’s combination of toughness, smart positioning, and ability to read the game made him a respected figure both on and off the ice. He also briefly coached the Canadiens, demonstrating his deep understanding of the game. His long-lasting impact on the team and the league was recognized with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1960.
Mantha's Awards and Honors
- 3x Stanley Cup Champion (1924, 1930, 1931)
- 2x NHL Second All-Star Team (1930, 1932)
- Montreal Canadiens Captain (1926–1932, 1933–1936)
- Known for durable and consistent defensive play throughout 16 NHL seasons
- Played both defense and occasional forward roles effectively
- Considered one of the top two-way defensemen of the 1920s–1930s
NHL Teams
Montreal Canadiens (1923-1936)
Boston Bruins (1936-1937)
Number Worn:
2, 3
NHL Stats
Seasons:
14 (1923–1937)
Games Played:
542
Goals:
63
Assists:
78
Points:
141
Penalty Minutes:
671
Playoff Game:
39
Playoff Points:
10 (G-5, A-5)
Stanley Cup:
1 (1930)
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