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Brett Hull
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Born:
August 9, 1964
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
Brett Hull was one of the most lethal scorers in NHL history, known for his blistering one-timer, elite hockey IQ, and uncanny goal-scoring instincts. Over a 20-season career, Hull scored 741 goals and tallied 1,391 points in 1,269 games. He hit the 50-goal mark five times and had three seasons with over 70 goals, including a jaw-dropping 86 goals in 1990–91 — the third-highest in a single NHL season.
Hull starred with the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings, winning two Stanley Cups and cementing his legacy with a Cup-clinching goal in 1999. Though not the fastest skater, his release and positioning made him impossible to contain. A dual citizen, he represented the U.S. in international play and helped grow hockey across North America.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, Hull remains one of the greatest pure goal scorers the game has ever seen.
Hull's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1999 – Dallas, 2002 – Detroit)
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2009)
- 741 goals – 5th all-time in NHL history at retirement
- 86 goals in 1990–91 – 3rd most in a single NHL season
- Hart Trophy finalist (1990–91), Lady Byng Winner (1990)
- 8× NHL All-Star (1989–1993, 1995–1997)
- Lester B. Pearson Award winner (1991)
NHL Record
- 3rd-most goals in a single NHL season – 86 goals (1990–91)
- Most goals in a season by a right winger – 86 goals (1990–91)
- Only player to score 50+ goals in 5 consecutive seasons in the 1990s
- Quickest player to reach 500 goals in terms of games played at the time (693 GP)
- One of only 6 players with 700+ goals and 600+ assists
- 103 career playoff goals – top 10 all-time at retirement
- Most goals by a father-son duo in NHL history
NHL Teams
Calgary Flames (1985-88)
St. Louis Blues (1988-98)
Dallas Stars (1998-2001)
Detroit Red Wings (2001-04)
Phoenix Coyotes (2005-06)
NHL Draft:
117th overall, 1984
Calgary Flames
Numbers Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
20 (1986–2006)
Games Played:
1,269
Goals:
741
Assists:
650
Points:
1,391
Plus/Minus:
+23
Penalty Minutes:
458
Playoff Games:
202
Playoff Goals:
103
Playoff Points:
190
Brian Leetch
Inducted:
2009
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
March 3, 1968
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
Boston College Eagles
Brian Leetch was one of the most complete and graceful defensemen to ever play in the NHL. Renowned for his smooth skating, elite vision, and clutch performances, Leetch played 18 seasons — most notably with the New York Rangers. He tallied 1,028 career points, making him one of only a handful of NHL defensemen to break the 1,000-point barrier.
In 1991–92, he recorded 102 points, becoming just the fifth defenseman in history to hit triple digits in a season. Leetch played a pivotal role in ending the Rangers’ 54-year Stanley Cup drought in 1994, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP — the first American to do so. Calm under pressure, he was a power-play quarterback and defensive anchor all in one.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, Leetch remains one of the greatest American players of all time and a model of two-way excellence on the blue line.
Leetch's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion (1994 – New York Rangers)
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2009)
- 2× Norris Trophy Winner (1992, 1997)
- Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1994)
- 10× NHL All-Star (1989–2003)
- 1 of 8 defensemen in NHL history with 1,000+ points
- Won World Cup of Hockey with Team USA (1996)
NHL Record
- First American-born player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (1994)
- One of only 5 defensemen in NHL history to record a 100-point season
- First U.S.-born defenseman to reach 1,000 career points
- Ranks top 10 all-time in points by a defenseman (1,028)
- Most career points by a defenseman in New York Rangers history
- Member of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players (2017)
- Jersey No. 2 retired by the New York Rangers
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1987-2004)
Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-04)
Boston Bruins (2005-06)
NHL Draft:
9th overall, 1986
New York Rangers
Numbers Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
18 (1987–2006)
Games Played:
1,205
Goals:
247
Assists:
781
Points:
1,028
Plus/Minus:
+25
Penalty Minutes:
571
Playoff Games:
95
Playoff Points:
89
Brianna Decker
Inducted:
2025
Player Stats
5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
148 lb (67 kg; 10 st 8 lb)
Born:
May 13, 1991
Dousman, Wisconsin, U.S.
Position:
Forward
College:
University of Wisconsin Badgers
Brianna Decker was a fiercely competitive and exceptionally skilled American forward, serving as a pillar of the U.S. Women's National Team for over a decade. Known for her high hockey IQ and clutch scoring, she helped lead Team USA to an Olympic gold medal in 2018 and two Olympic silver medals (2014, 2022). Decker’s international career is further highlighted by six IIHF World Championship gold medals.
At the collegiate level, she starred for the University of Wisconsin, winning the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award in 2012 as the top player in U.S. women’s college hockey. Her exceptional career spanned multiple professional leagues, where she collected MVP and scoring awards, firmly establishing her as one of the most decorated players in the history of the women's game. She was formally inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.
Decker's Awards and Records
- Olympic Gold Medal (2018)
- 2x Olympic Silver Medal (2014, 2022)
- 6x IIHF World Women's Championship Gold Medal (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
- 2x USA Hockey Bob Allen Women's Player of the Year (2015, 2017)
- 2x NWHL Most Valuable Player (2016, 2017)
Notable Achievements
- Scored the first hat trick in NWHL history with the Boston Pride on October 25, 2015
- Ranks fourth all-time among U.S. players in career points at the IIHF Women's World Championship
- Won the Isobel Cup (NWHL Championship) and the Clarkson Cup (CWHL Championship)
NHL Teams
Calgary Inferno
Boston Pride
Boston Blades
Number Worn:
14
NWHL Stats
Games Played:
41
Goals:
36
Assists:
42
Points:
78
International Games Played (GP):
147
Goals (G):
81
Assists (A):
89
Points (Pts):
170
IIHF World Championship Points (Pts):
68 (in 44 GP)
Olympic Games (GP):
11
Olympic Points:
9
Patty Kazmaier Award:
1 (2012)
Bruce Stuart
Inducted:
1961
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
November 30, 1881
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:
October 28, 1961
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Bruce Stuart was a premier power forward and one of the most versatile stars of hockey’s early professional era. Known for his tremendous strength, leadership, and "clean" but physical style of play, he was a key figure in the success of the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Wanderers. Stuart was a natural center who could also dominate at the "rover" position, using his powerful skating to drive the play at both ends of the ice.
Stuart's career was defined by championship success in two different cities. He won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Wanderers in 1907 and 1908 before returning to his hometown to captain the Ottawa Senators to back-to-back titles in 1909 and 1911. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.
Stuart's Awards and Record:
- 4x Stanley Cup Champion (1907, 1908 with Montreal; 1909, 1911 with Ottawa)
- Ottawa Senators Captain (1908–1911)
- WPHL First All-Star Team (1904)
- IPHL champion – 1905–06 & 1906–07
- While playing in Pittsburgh, Stuart was reportedly one of the highest-paid athletes in North America
Career Teams
Quebec Bulldogs (1901)
Pittsburgh Victorias (1902-1903)
Montreal Wanderers (1907-1908)
Ottawa Senators (1909-1911)
Number Worn:
15
Career Stats
Games Played:
10
Goals:
14
Points:
14
Penalty Minutes:
17
Playoff Games Played:
7
Goals:
18
Points:
18
Penalty Minutes:
24
Stanley Cup:
4 (1907,1908,1909,1911)
Bryan Hextall
Inducted:
1969
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
July 31, 1913
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died:
July 25, 1984
Poplar Point, Manitoba, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Bryan Hextall was the premier scoring winger of the early 1940s and a legendary figure in New York Rangers history. A powerful skater with a lethal shot, Hextall was the offensive engine that drove the Rangers to their 1940 Stanley Cup championship, famously scoring the overtime winning goal in Game 6 to clinch the title. He led the NHL in goals twice and, in 1942, became the league's scoring champion.
Known for his durability and consistency, he was a three-time First-Team All-Star during an era dominated by the "Original Six." Beyond his own on-ice exploits, Hextall established one of hockey's most enduring dynasties; he is the patriarch of a three-generation NHL family that includes his sons Bryan Jr. and Dennis, and his grandson, legendary goaltender Ron Hextall. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969.
Hextall's Awards and Record:
- Stanley Cup Champion (New York Rangers: 1940)
- NHL Scoring Leader (Art Ross equivalent) (1942)
- 2x NHL Goal Scoring Leader (1940, 1941)
- 3x NHL First All-Star Team (1940, 1941, 1942)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (1943)
Notable Achievements:
- Named to the New York Rangers "Ring of Honor”
- First New York Ranger to officially win the league scoring (with 56 points) title
- First player in Rangers history to lead the NHL in goals in back-to-back seasons (1939–40 and 1940–41)
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1936-1944, 1945-1948)
Number Worn:
12
NHL Stats
Season Played:
11 (1936-1944, 1945-1948)
Games Played:
449
Goals:
187
Assists:
175
Points:
362
Penalty Minutes:
227
Playoff Game:
37
Playoff Points:
17 (G-8, A-9)
Stanley Cup:
1 (1940)
Bryan Trottier
Inducted:
1997
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
July 17, 1956
Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
Swift Current Broncos
Lethbridge Broncos
Bryan Trottier was the backbone of the New York Islanders' 1980s dynasty and one of the finest two-way centers in NHL history. Known for his balance of scoring, physicality, and leadership, Trottier won six Stanley Cups—four with the Islanders and two with the Penguins. He captured the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 1979 and the Art Ross Trophy as scoring champion the same year.
Over his 18-season career, Trottier scored 1,425 points in 1,279 games, combining elite playmaking with defensive reliability. He was a key fixture on one of the most dominant teams ever, helping the Islanders win 19 consecutive playoff series—still an NHL record. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997, Trottier is remembered as a champion, a clutch performer, and a model teammate who did it all at both ends of the ice.
Trottier's Awards and Records
- Most career games (Islanders) – 1,123
- Most career points (Islanders) – 1,353
- Most career assists (Islanders) – 853
- Most assists in a season (Islanders) – 87
- Most points in a period (Tied with Mika Zibanejad) – 6
- Fastest goal to start a game – 0:05 (vs. Boston Bruins)
- Most Power Play goals in one game – 4 (vs. Philadelphia)
NHL Records
- Key part of the Islanders’ 19 consecutive playoff series wins – an NHL record
- 8× NHL All-Star – recognized throughout his career for elite two-way play
- One of just a few players to win Stanley Cups as both a top-line center and veteran leader
NHL Teams:
New York Islanders (1975-1990)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1990-1994)
National Team:
Canada (1975,81)
United States (1984)
NHL Draft:
22nd overall, 1974
New York Islanders
Number Worn:
19
NHL Stats
Seasons:
18 (1975–1994)
Games Played:
1,279
Goals:
524
Assists:
901
Points:
1,425
Plus/Minus:
+449
Playoff Game:
221
Playoff Points:
183
Buck Boucher
Inducted:
1960
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
169 lb (77 kg; 12 st 1 lb)
Born:
August 19, 1895
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:
October 17, 1960
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
John Georges "Buck" Boucher was a defensive cornerstone of the original Ottawa Senators dynasty. Boucher began his career as a forward but moved back to defense, where he became one of the first "offensive-defensemen" in NHL history. He was a master stick-handler who could control the tempo of a game and possessed a scoring touch that was rare for blueliners of the era.
Boucher was a central figure in Ottawa’s dominance during the 1920s, winning four Stanley Cups with the franchise. He famously partnered with Hall of Famer King Clancy to form one of the most effective defensive duos in the league's infancy. Known for his competitive zeal and ruggedness, he finished his career with over 800 penalty minutes—a staggering number given the shorter seasons of the time. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1960.
Boucher's Awards and Record:
- 4x Stanley Cup Champion (1920, 1921, 1923, 1927)
- NHL Record: First defenseman to score a hat trick in a playoff game
- Ottawa Senators Captain (1927–1928)
- Allan Cup Champion Coach (1949)
- First defenseman to record a hat trick in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- led the Ottawa Senators (as coach) to an Allan Cup victory in 1949
NHL Teams
Ottawa Senators (1917-1929)
Montreal Maroons (1929-1931)
Chicago Black Hawks (1931-1932)
Number Worn:
2, 3
Career Stats
Seasons:
15 (1917-1932)
Games Played:
449
Goals:
117
Assists:
87
Points:
204
Plus/Minus:
543
Penalty Minutes:
838
Playoff Games:
28
Playoff Points:
8 (G-5,A-3)
Stanley Cup :
4 (1920, 1921, 1923, 1927)
Buddy O'Connor
Inducted:
1988
Player Stats
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Born:
June 21, 1916
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:
August 24, 1977
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Buddy O’Connor was a skilled and versatile center known for his offensive creativity and playmaking ability during the 1940s. Playing primarily for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, he was a consistent point producer who helped shape his teams’ offensive strategies.
O’Connor was recognized for his vision on the ice and leadership qualities, earning both the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player and the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in the same season (1948)—a rare achievement.
His career was marked by steady production and a high hockey IQ that contributed significantly during the challenging war and post-war years. O’Connor’s impact on the game earned him a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
O’Connor's Awards and Records
- Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP): 1948
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: 1948
- Played key roles for Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers
- Known for excellent sportsmanship and leadership
- Consistent offensive contributor during his career
NHL Records
- Finished in the top 10 for league scoring in multiple seasons
- Won both the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) and Lady Byng Trophy in the same season
- Scored a career-high 60 points in the 1947–48 season
- Known for combining skillful offense with sportsmanlike conduct
NHL Teams:
Montreal Canadiens (1941-1947)
New York Rangers (1947-1951)
Number Worn:
5
NHL Stats
Seasons:
1940–1951
Games Played:
328
Goals:
87
Assists:
146
Points:
233
Penalty Minutes:
73
Playoff Games:
53
Playoff Points:
36
Bullet Joe Simpson
Inducted:
1963
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Born:
August 13, 1893
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Died:
December 26, 1973
Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Harold Edward "Bullet Joe" Simpson was widely considered the greatest hockey player of his generation during the 1920s. A rushing defenseman with a terrifyingly hard shot and end-to-end speed, Simpson was a superstar in the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) with the Edmonton Eskimos before joining the NHL. His nickname "Bullet Joe" was earned not only for his velocity on the ice but also as a tribute to his service in World War I, where he was wounded in action and awarded the Military Medal for bravery.
In 1925, Simpson joined the New York Americans, becoming the centerpiece of professional hockey’s arrival in New York City. Despite playing on a struggling team, his individual brilliance was so great that he was often compared to the legendary Howie Morenz. He served as the Americans' captain and later their coach, remaining one of the most beloved figures in the "Broadway" era of the NHL. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.
Simpson's Awards and Record:
- WCHL First All-Star Team (1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925)
- New York Americans Captain (1928–1931)
- Led the Edmonton Eskimos to the 1923 Stanley Cup Finals
- Military Medal recipient (WWI)
- Named Manitoba's Athlete of the Century (20th Century)
NHL Teams
Edmonton Eskimos (1921-1925)
New York Americans (1925-1931)
Number Worn:
26
NHL Stats
Playing career:
1921–1931
NHL Seasons:
6 (1925-1931)
Games Played:
228
Goals:
57
Assists:
42
Points:
99
Penalty Minutes:
156
Playoff Game:
2
Bun Cook
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
September 18, 1903
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Died:
March 19, 1988
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Bun Cook was a dynamic left winger and creative playmaker who helped define early NHL offense alongside his brother, Bill Cook, and Frank Boucher as part of the New York Rangers’ legendary “Bread Line.” Cook won two Stanley Cups with the Rangers in 1928 and 1933, earning a reputation for skillful passing, smooth skating, and clutch scoring.
After retiring as a player, Cook became one of the most successful coaches in American Hockey League (AHL) history, winning seven Calder Cups over two decades. His influence extended far beyond his playing days, shaping generations of hockey talent. Cook was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 in recognition of both his NHL excellence and his remarkable coaching legacy.
Cook's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion – 1928, 1933 with New York Rangers
- Member of the “Bread Line” – one of the NHL’s earliest and most dominant forward lines
- 7× Calder Cup Champion (most in AHL history at retirement)
- Over 600 coaching wins – top-tier legacy in minor league hockey
NHL Records
- Played in three Stanley Cup Finals during the NHL's early decades
- Scored 302 points in 531 NHL games, placing him among the top scorers of his era for a left wing
- Played in three Stanley Cup Finals during the NHL's early decades
- winningest coach in AHL history at the time of his retirement
NHL Teams:
New York Rangers (1926-36)
Boston Bruins (1936-37)
Number Worn:
6, 9
NHL Stats
Seasons:
11 (1926–1937)
Games Played:
531
Goals:
158
Assists:
144
Points:
302
Penalty Minutes:
218
Playoff Game:
46
Playoff Points:
18
Busher Jackson
Inducted:
1971
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
January 17, 1911
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died:
June 25, 1966
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
Defence
College:
NA
Harvey "Busher" Jackson was a dynamic and highly skilled left winger who starred for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1930s. He was a crucial component of the famous "Kid Line" alongside Joe Primeau and Charlie Conacher, one of the most dominant scoring trios of the NHL's early era. Known for his effortless skating, exceptional speed, and powerful backhand shot, Jackson led the NHL in scoring in the 1931–32 season, becoming the youngest player in league history to win the scoring title at that time.
That season culminated in Jackson helping the Maple Leafs win their first Stanley Cup under the Maple Leaf Gardens banner. A four-time First-Team All-Star, his offensive production and attacking style of play made him a perennial star. Despite off-ice troubles that delayed his recognition, his on-ice excellence was ultimately honored. He was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1971.
Jackson's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion (Toronto Maple Leafs: 1932)
- NHL Most Points (Art Ross Trophy) (1932)
- 4x NHL First All-Star Team (1932, 1934, 1935, 1937)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (1933)
- 3x NHL All-Star Game appearance (Benefit Games: 1934, 1937, 1939)
NHL Records:
- The Youngest Player in NHL history to win the Scoring Title
- The first NHL player to score four goals in a single period
- Scored a hat trick in a single playoff period in the 1932 Stanley Cup Final
NHL Teams
Toronto Maple Leafs (1929-1939)
New York Americans (1939-1941)
Boston Bruins (1941-1944)
Number Worn:
15
NHL Stats
Season Played:
15 (1929-1944)
Games Played:
636
Goals:
241
Assists:
234
Points:
475
Penalty Minutes:
437
Playoffs Games:
71
Playoff Points:
30 (18 G, 12 A)
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