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George Hay
Inducted:
1958
Player Stats
5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Born:
January 10, 1898
Listowel, Ontario, Canada
Died:
July 13, 1975
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
George William Hay was one of the most gifted stick-handlers and playmakers of the pre-war era. Known as "The Skating Shadow," Hay was a deceptively fast left winger who specialized in the "scientific" side of the game. He rose to prominence in the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) with the Regina Capitals and the Portland Rosebuds, where he was a perennial All-Star and one of the league's top point producers.
When the Western league collapsed, Hay joined the Chicago Black Hawks for their inaugural season in 1926, scoring the first goal in the franchise's history. However, he is best remembered for his seven seasons with the Detroit Falcons (later the Red Wings). Despite his small stature, Hay was remarkably durable and was considered one of the cleanest players in the league, relying on his elite hockey IQ and finesse rather than brute force. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958.
Hay's Awards and Record:
- WCHL First All-Star Team (1922, 1923, 1924)
- WCHL Second All-Star Team (1925)
- Scored the first goal in Chicago Black Hawks history
- Was a top star on the Canadian prairies, named a WCHL All-Star four times in five seasons
NHL Teams
Chicago Black Hawks (1926-1927)
Detroit Red Wings (1927-1933)
Number Worn:
6, 12, 15, 10
NHL Stats
Season Played:
6 (1926-1933)
Games Played:
240
Goals:
74
Assists:
62
Points:
136
Penalty Minutes:
87
Playoffs Games:
8
Playoff Points:
3 (2 G, 1 A)
George McNamara
Inducted:
1958
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Born:
August 26, 1886
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Died:
March 10, 1952
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
George McNamara was a powerhouse defenseman and one of the most respected leaders of the pre-NHL era. Standing over six feet tall and weighing over 200 pounds, he was a massive physical presence in an age of smaller players. Alongside his brother Howard, he formed the "Dynamite Twins" defensive pairing for the Montreal Canadiens and later the Toronto Blueshirts.
McNamara’s defining moment came in 1914 when he captained the Toronto Blueshirts to their first-ever Stanley Cup championship. He was more than just a physical force; he was a brilliant strategist who could neutralize the game’s best scorers through sheer strength and positioning. His impact on the foundational years of professional hockey in Toronto and Montreal led to his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958.
McNamara's Awards and Record:
- Stanley Cup Champion (1914 - Captain of Toronto Blueshirts)
- NHA First All-Star Team (1914)
- Waterloo Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
- Were the most feared defensive duo (with George) of the 1910s
NHA Teams
Toronto Tecumsehs (1912-1913)
Toronto Ontarios (1913-1914)
Toronto Blueshirts (1913-1916)
Number Worn:
4
NHA Stats
Playing career:
1907–1917
Games Played:
90
Goals:
15
Assists:
13
Points:
81
Penalty Minutes:
181
Stanley Cups:
1 (1914)
George Richardson
Inducted:
1950
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Born:
September 14, 1886
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Died:
February 9, 1916
Wulverghem, Belgium
Position:
Left wing
College:
Queen's University
George "Georgey" Richardson was a sensational talent of the pre-NHL era whose career, much like that of Scotty Davidson, was tragically defined by his ultimate sacrifice in World War I. A superstar for the Kingston Frontenacs and later the Queen’s University senior team, Richardson was a high-scoring forward known for his explosive speed and incredible stick-handling ability.
He was a dominant force in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), leading his teams to multiple championships and earning a reputation as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in amateur hockey. His impact on the game in Kingston and his stature as an elite player led to his posthumous induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.
Richardson's Awards and Record:
- OHA Senior Champion (1908, 1909)
- Intercollegiate Champion (1910)
- Military Cross Recipient: For bravery during WWI
- Kingston Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Career Teams
Queen's University (1903-1906)
Kingston Frontenacs (1909-10,1911-12)
Career Stats
Games Played:
26
Goals:
63
Assists:
3
Points:
66
Penalty Minutes:
26
Playoffs Games:
9
Playoff Points:
34 (34 G)
Georges Vézina
Inducted:
1945
Player Stats
5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
January 21, 1887
Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
Died:
March 27, 1926
Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Georges Vézina was one of the greatest goaltenders in hockey history and a true pioneer of the position. Playing from 1910 to 1925 with the Montreal Canadiens, Vézina was known for his calm, consistent style, exceptional positioning, and unmatched durability in net. He rarely allowed goals, often playing entire games without being scored upon, and became the backbone of the Canadiens during their early success. Vézina’s professionalism, work ethic, and composure set the standard for future generations of goaltenders.
Tragically, his career was cut short in 1925 due to illness, but his influence on the game endured. In honor of his legacy, the NHL established the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the league’s top goaltender. Georges Vézina’s remarkable career and lasting impact on professional hockey were recognized with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1945.
Vézina's Awards and Record:
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion (1916, 1924)
- 7x League Leader in Goals-Against Average (GAA)
- NHL Record: First goaltender to record a shutout in NHL history (Feb 18, 1918)
- NHL Record: First goaltender to be credited with an assist
- Vezina Trophy: Named in his honor in 1926
NHL Teams
Montreal Canadiens (1917-1926)
Number Worn:
1
NHL Stats
Seasons:
9 (1917-1926)
Games Played:
190
Wins:
103
Losses:
81
Goals Against Average (GAA):
3.28
Shutouts:
13
Playoff Record:
17-8 in 26 games
Playoff GAA:
2.78
Stanley Cups:
2 (1916, 1924)
Geraldine Heaney
Inducted:
2013
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
140 lb (64 kg; 10 st 0 lb)
Born:
October 1, 1967
Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Position:
Defence
College:
NA
Geraldine Heaney is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in women’s hockey history.
Known for her poise, offensive skill, and leadership, Heaney played a pivotal role in the dominance of Canada’s national team during the 1990s and early 2000s.
She won seven consecutive IIHF Women’s World Championship gold medals between 1990 and 2001, anchoring Canada’s blue line with her creative playmaking and strong defensive instincts.
Heaney also played a key role in Canada’s gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics and earned a silver in 1998.
Her iconic diving goal in the 1990 World Championship final remains one of the most memorable moments in women’s hockey history.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, she became only the third woman to receive that honor.
Heaney's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2013 – third woman ever inducted)
- IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee (2008)
- 7× IIHF World Women’s Championship Gold Medalist (1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (2002 – Salt Lake City)
- Olympic Silver Medalist (1998 – Nagano)
- Scored historic game-winning goal in the 1990 World Championship Final
- Member of the 1990 Women’s Worlds All-Star Team
- Named to Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential Women in Sport
- Considered the "Bobby Orr of women's hockey" for her offensive defense style
NHL Teams
Toronto Aeros (1990-2003)
Numbers Worn:
91
Career Stats
Games Played:
125
Goals:
27
Assists:
66
Points:
93
Olympic Games:
2 (1998, 2002)
Olympic Medals:
Gold (2002), Silver (1998)
Gerry Cheevers
Inducted:
1985
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Born:
7 December 1940
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
St. Michael's Majors
Gerry Cheevers, born December 7, 1940, in St. Catharines, Ontario, was a legendary goaltender known for his calm presence and iconic stitched mask. Spending most of his career with the Boston Bruins, Cheevers played a key role in the team’s success during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He backstopped the Bruins to two Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972 and was recognized as one of the top goaltenders of his era.
Cheevers’ consistent performances in crucial playoff games made him a feared opponent and a respected leader in the locker room. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985, his legacy endures as one of the NHL’s greatest goaltenders, remembered for both his skill and his iconic contributions to the game.
Cheevers's Awards and Records
- Memorial Cup champion 1961
- 1965 Calder Cup champion
- Adams Cup champion in 1966 and 1967
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1970, 1972)
- 1973 WHA Best Goaltender (Ben Hatskin Trophy)
- 1979–80 Vezina Trophy Runner-up
NHL Records
- First goaltender to consistently use a stitched mask design
- Key figure in Boston Bruins’ first Stanley Cup championships in the expansion era
- Ranked among top goaltenders in playoff wins during the early 1970s
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1961-1962)
Boston Bruins (1965-1980)
National team:
Canada (1974)
Number Worn:
30
NHL Stats
Seasons:
13
Games Played:
418
Wins:
230
Losses:
102
Goals Against Average (GAA):
2.89
Save Percentage:
.901
Shutouts:
26
Playoff Games:
88
Playoff Wins:
53
Playoff Losses:
34
Playoff GAA:
2.69
Gilbert Perreault
Inducted:
1990
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
November 13, 1950
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Gilbert Perreault was the heartbeat of the Buffalo Sabres from the moment he was drafted first overall in 1970. A dazzling center with smooth hands and incredible skating, he became the franchise’s first true superstar. As the leader of the famed "French Connection" line, Perreault was known for his ability to weave through defenses and create plays seemingly out of thin air. His vision and creativity made him one of the most exciting players of his era.
Perreault spent his entire 17-season career with Buffalo, where he set nearly every offensive record in team history. Despite his quiet demeanor, he led with his play, earning respect across the league for his skill, loyalty, and class. A nine-time All-Star and key figure in international play, Perreault’s legacy as a Sabres icon and hockey legend was cemented with his Hall of Fame induction.
Gilbert's Awards and Records
- Calder Trophy (1971) – NHL Rookie of the Year
- 9× NHL All-Star Game selection (1971–1978, 1980)
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Finalist
- Buffalo Sabres all-time leader in goals, assists, and points at retirement
- Represented Canada in the 1972 Summit Series and Canada Cup
NHL Records
- First-ever draft pick and foundational player for the Buffalo Sabres
- Scored the first goal in Buffalo Sabres history
- One of only a few players to record 1,300+ points
- Top 10 all-time NHL scorers at the time of his retirement in 1987
- Named to the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players list in 2017
NHL Teams:
Buffalo Sabres (1970-1987)
National team:
Canada (1997-98)
NHL Draft:
1st overall, 1970
Buffalo Sabres
Number Worn:
10
NHL Stats
Seasons:
1970–1987
Games Played:
1,191
Goals:
512
Assists:
814
Points:
1,326
Penalty Minutes:
500
Int. Game:
11
Points:
17 (Goals-7,Assists-10)
Glenn Anderson
Inducted:
2008
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Born:
October 2, 1960
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
University of Denver
Glenn Anderson (b. October 2, 1960, Vancouver) played 16 thrilling NHL seasons with Edmonton, Toronto, New York, and St. Louis. A draft steal out of the fourth round in 1979, he dazzled as a clutch scorer—boasting five Stanley Cup titles with the Oilers ('84, '85, '87, '88, '90) and another with the Rangers ('94) .
Known for shining brightest in the playoffs, he notched 93 goals, 121 assists, and 214 points—ranking fourth all-time in postseason scoring. In Edmonton, Anderson starred with the famed "Production Line," twice scoring 50 goals and peaking with a 105-point season in 1981–82 .
He retired in 1997 with 498 goals, 601 assists, and 1,099 points over 1,129 regular-season games—plus a dazzling +201 plus/minus. His knack for game‑winning goals, including five playoff OT winners, earned him six NHL All-Star nods and a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008.
Anderson's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee, Class of 2008
- 6× Stanley Cup Champion (Edmonton: ’84, ’85, ’87, ’88, ’90; NYR: ’94)
- Five playoff overtime goals, tied for 3rd most in NHL history
- 17 playoff game-winning goals, ranking 5th all-time
- 4th all-time playoff scorer with 214 points
- Two 50-goal seasons, including 54 in 1985–86105-point peak season (1981–82)
NHL Records
- 85 career NHL hat tricks
- 4th all-time in NHL playoff points
- 3rd most playoff overtime goals in NHL history (tied)
- 5th all-time in playoff game-winning goals
- One of only 13 players in NHL history to win 6 or more Stanley Cups
- Ranks among top 10 in total playoff games played
- Scored 72 points in a single playoff stretch across 3 Cup-winning years (1984, 1985, 1987)
NHL Teams
Edmonton Oilers (1980-91,
Toronto Maple Leafs (1991-94)
New York Rangers (1993-94)
St. Louis Blues (1994-96)
NHL draft:
69th overall, 1979
Edmonton Oilers
Numbers Worn:
9
NHL Stats
Regular-season games
1,129
Goals
498
Assists:
601
Points:
1,099
Plus/Minus:
+201
Playoff games:
225
Playoff goals:
93
Playoff assists:
121
Playoff points:
214
OT playoff goals:
5
Game-winning playoff goals:
17
Glenn Hall
Inducted:
1975
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Born
October 3, 1931
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
Humboldt Indians
The Windsor Spitfires
Glenn Hall, known as “Mr. Goalie,” was one of the NHL’s most durable and innovative goaltenders. Famous for introducing the butterfly style, he combined quick reflexes with remarkable consistency throughout a career spanning from 1952 to 1971. Hall set a nearly unbreakable endurance record by playing 502 consecutive complete games in net, a streak unmatched in hockey history.
He won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 1956, captured three Vezina Trophies as the league’s top goaltender, and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1968 for his brilliant playoff performance. Hall helped lead the Chicago Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup championship in 1961, ending a 23-year drought for the franchise.
Over his career, he was named to eleven All-Star teams and finished with 407 career wins. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975, Hall remains a defining figure in goaltending history.
Hall's Awards and Records
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1956)
- 3× Vezina Trophy Winner (1963, 1967, 1969)
- Conn Smythe Trophy (1968)
- Stanley Cup Champion (1961)
- 11× NHL All-Star
NHL Records
- NHL record: 502 consecutive complete games played as a goaltender
- Pioneer of the butterfly goaltending style.
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders of all time
NHL Teams:
Detroit Red Wings (1952-1957)
Chicago Black Hawks (1957-1967)
St. Louis Blues (1967-1971)
Number Worn:
1
NHL Stats
Seasons:
18 (1952–1971)
Games Played:
906
Wins:
407
Losses:
326
Goals Against Average (GAA):
2.49
Save Percentage:
.917
Shutouts:
84
Playoff Record:
49–65 in 115 games
Playoff GAA:
2.78
Gordie Drillon
Inducted:
1975
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
Born
October 23, 1913
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Died
September 23, 1986
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Gordie Drillon was one of the NHL’s most consistent scorers of the late 1930s and early 1940s, known for his sharp shooting and net-front presence. A right winger with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he won the league scoring title in 1938 and earned the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player that same year. Drillon’s offensive instincts and ability to battle in the slot made him a dangerous forward, while his steady production helped the Maple Leafs remain among the league’s top teams.
In 1942, he was part of Toronto’s historic Stanley Cup victory, remembered for their comeback against Detroit in the Finals. Drillon retired with 155 career goals and a reputation as one of the most reliable scorers of his era. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975, solidifying his place as a standout in early Maple Leafs history.
Drillon's Awards and Records
- Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP, 1938)
- NHL Scoring Champion (1938)
- NHL First All-Star Team (1938, 1939)
- Stanley Cup Champion (1942)
NHL Records
- First player from New Brunswick inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Renowned for his ability to dominate around the crease with precision scoring
- Key member of Toronto’s 1942 Stanley Cup–winning comeback team
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1936-1942)
Montreal Canadiens (1942-1943)
NHL Stats
Seasons:
7 (1936–1943)
Games Played:
311
Goals:
155
Assists:
139
Points:
294
Playoff Game:
50
Playoff Points:
41 (G-26, A-15)
Gordie Howe
Inducted:
1972
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Born:
March 31, 1928
Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died:
June 10, 2016
Sylvania, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Gordie Howe, universally known as "Mr. Hockey," was the most complete player in the game's history, combining exceptional scoring prowess with fierce physical toughness. He spent 25 of his unprecedented 26 NHL seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, leading them to four Stanley Cup championships. At the time of his first retirement, he held NHL records for goals (801), assists (1,049), and points (1,850). Howe's remarkable consistency saw him win the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) six times and the Art Ross Trophy (Scoring Champion) six times.
His career longevity is legendary: he holds the record for most NHL seasons played and is the only player to compete in the league across five different decades (1940s–1980s). After a brief retirement, he famously returned to play alongside his sons in the WHA before concluding his NHL career at age 52. He was immediately inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972.
Howe's Awards and Records
- 4x Stanley Cup Champion (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955)
- 6x Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) (1952, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1963)
- 6x Art Ross Trophy (Scoring Champion) (1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1963)
- 12x NHL First All-Star Team
- 9x NHL Second All-Star Team
- 23x NHL All-Star Game appearance (NHL Record)
NHL Records:
- All-Time NHL Record for Most NHL Seasons Played (26, tied with Chris Chelios)
- All-Time NHL Record for Most NHL All-Star Game Appearances (23)
- The Oldest Player to Ever Play in the NHL (age 52 years, 11 days)
- Holds the record for Most Consecutive NHL 20-Goal Seasons
NHL Teams
Detroit Red Wings (1946-1971)
National team
Canada (1974)
Number Worn:
17, 9
NHL Stats
Season Played:
26 (1946-1971)
Games Played:
1,767
Goals:
801
Assists:
1,049
Points:
1,850
Penalty Minutes:
1,685
Playoff Game:
157
Playoff Points:
160 (G-68, A-92)
Stanley Cup:
4 (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955)
Gordon Roberts
Inducted:
1971
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
September 5, 1891
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died:
September 2, 1966
Oakland, California, U.S.
Position:
Left wing
College:
NA
Gordon William "Doc" Roberts was a brilliant offensive forward in the pre-NHL era, known for his superb stamina, exceptional skating speed, and, most notably, a legendary wrist shot that was feared across the National Hockey Association (NHA) and the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA). At a time when players were mostly known for aggressive hitting, Roberts was praised for his gentlemanly conduct and skill.
He was a key member of the 1910 Stanley Cup champion Ottawa Senators and enjoyed a highly successful career with the Montreal Wanderers and Vancouver Millionaires before retiring early to pursue his medical practice. Roberts was considered by his contemporaries to be one of the greatest left wings of the pre-1927 era. He was posthumously inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1971.
William's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion (Ottawa Senators: 1910)
- PCHA Goal Scoring Champion (1917)
- Pioneered the wrist shot as a deadly offensive weapon in the early professional era
- Prolific scorer in the PCHA, scoring 43 goals in just 23 games for the Vancouver Millionaires
NHL Teams
Ottawa Hockey Club (1909-1910)
Montreal Wanderers (1910-1916)
NHA Stats
Season Played:
7 (1909-1916)
Games Played:
107
Goals:
124
Assists:
25
Points:
149
Penalty Minutes:
240
Playoffs Games:
2
Stanley Cup:
1 (1910)
Graham Drinkwater
Inducted:
1950
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Born:
February 22, 1875
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:
September 27, 1946
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Rover
College:
McGill University
Charles Graham Drinkwater was one of the most versatile and dominant stars of hockey’s "heroic age" in the late 19th century. A mainstay of the Montreal Victorias dynasty, Drinkwater was a rare talent who could play both forward and defense with equal brilliance. He won five Stanley Cups between 1895 and 1899, serving as the team's captain for their final championship of the century.
Beyond his hockey prowess, he was a standout rugby player for McGill University and a successful stockbroker. Because he retired before the turn of the century, he is often overlooked today, but his impact on the game's foundational years was significant enough to earn him induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950.
Drinkwater's Awards and Record:
- 5x Stanley Cup Champion (1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899)
- Captain of the 1899 Stanley Cup champion Montreal Victorias
- Allan Cup Trustee: One of the three original trustees appointed in 1909
Career Teams
Montreal Victorias (1893-1899)
Career Stats
Playing career:
1892–1899
Games Played:
37
Goals:
30
Points:
30
Playoff Games:
4
Goals:
2
Points:
2
Stanley Cup:
5 (1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899)
Grant Fuhr
Inducted:
2003
Player Stats
Stats:
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
184 lb (83 kg; 13 st 2 lb)
Born:
September 28, 1962
Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
Victoria Cougars
Grant Fuhr was one of the most dynamic and resilient goaltenders in NHL history, known for his clutch performances during the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty of the 1980s. Fuhr played 19 NHL seasons, most notably with the Oilers, and helped lead them to five Stanley Cup championships. What set Fuhr apart was his ability to shine in high-pressure moments, making critical saves when it mattered most.
He was fast, athletic, and played with a calm confidence behind a high-scoring team. Fuhr became the first Black player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, paving the way for future generations. Despite playing in an era of offensive dominance, he consistently delivered outstanding performances.
He was also known for his incredible endurance, often starting 70+ games a season. Fuhr’s legacy is defined not just by his titles but by his impact, durability, and trailblazing career between the pipes.
Fuhr's Awards and Records
- 5× Stanley Cup Champion (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990)
- Vezina Trophy Winner (1988)
- William M. Jennings Trophy (1994, shared)
- NHL All-Star: 6× (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989)
- NHL First All-Star Team (1988)
NHL Record
- First Black player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (Class of 2003)
- Most appearances by a goaltender in a single season at the time – 79 games
- Most consecutive appearances in a single season at the time – 76 games
- Most assists in a season by a goaltender (tie) – 14 assists (1983–84)
- First Black player to win the Stanley Cup
NHL Teams
Edmonton Oilers (1981-90)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1991-93)
Buffalo Sabres (1993-95)
Los Angeles Kings (1994-95)
St. Louis Blues (1995-99)
Calgary Flames (1999-2000)
NHL Draft:
8th overall, 1981
Edmonton Oilers
Numbers Worn:
31
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
19
Games Played:
868
Wins:
403
Losses:
295
Ties:
114
Goals Against Average (GAA):
3.38
Save Percentage (SV%):
.887
Shutouts:
25
Gump Worsley
Inducted:
1980
Player Stats
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born
May 14, 1929
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died
January 26, 2007
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Lorne “Gump” Worsley was a spirited, fearless goaltender whose wit matched his agility in the crease. Debuting with the Rangers in 1952, he quickly earned the Calder Trophy as top rookie. After a decade of backstopping the often-struggling Rangers, he was traded to Montreal and lifted his game—and four Stanley Cup championships in the 1960s followed.
Worsley won the Vezina Trophy twice and became beloved for refusing to wear a mask, quipping that his face was his protection. He played an astounding 21 NHL seasons, retiring in 1974 with over 330 wins and 43 shutouts. His unorthodox style, enduring toughness, and humor left a lasting legacy, earning him induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1980.
Worsley's Awards and Records
- Won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1953
- Won the Vezina Trophy in 1966 and 1968
- Longest workload season: In 1955–56, played 70 games
- One of the most durable goalies of his era, second only in games played to legends Sawchuk and Hall
NHL Records
- Named to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1968
- Named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1966
- Final NHL goalie to play without a mask
- First NHL goalie to both win 300 games and lose 300 games
NHL Teams:
New York Rangers (1952-1963)
Montreal Canadiens (1963-1970)
Minnesota North Stars (1970-1974)
Number Worn:
1, 30
NHL Stats
Seasons:
22 (1953-1974)
Games Played:
861
Wins:
335
Losses:
352
Goals Against Average (GAA):
2.88
Save Percentage:
.913
Shutouts:
43
Playoff Record:
40-26 in 70 games
Playoff GAA:
2.78
Stanley Cups:
4 (1965,66,68 & 1969)
NHL Hall of Fame
The NHL Hall of Fame is a prestigious institution that honors hockey's greatest contributors. Each year, the induction ceremony celebrates legendary players and their historic contributions to the game. The Hall of Fame class includes hockey legends who have achieved remarkable career achievements and created iconic moments on and off the ice.
Inductees are recognized for their significant player contributions, earning various awards and honors, and their influence on the sport. The Hall also commemorates retired jerseys and acknowledges the impact on the game by highlighting famous inductees and their legacies. As a symbol of excellence, the NHL Hall of Fame continues to celebrate the sport's rich history and inspire future generations of hockey players.