1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season
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The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings
season was the first
season
for the Kings in the National Hockey League
.
, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve. The Kings were placed in the newly established West Division, along with the other expansion teams: the California Seals, Minnesota North Stars
, Philadelphia Flyers
, Pittsburgh Penguins
and St. Louis Blues.
The Kings picked goaltenders Terry Sawchuk
and Wayne Rutledge
with their first picks of the Expansion Draft, but the Kings did not rely on the draft. Owner Jack Kent Cooke
purchased the American Hockey League
's Springfield Indians
for $1 million to bolster the Kings roster. Long-time Indians player Brian Kilrea
would score the Kings' first goal.
and the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
before the brand new arena built by Cooke and known as The Forum
would become their permanent home. In the first game ever at The Forum, they lost 2-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers
. This loss came back to haunt them as they finished in 2nd place, one point behind the Flyers.
The Los Angeles Kings
were a team that writers predicted to finish last in the new West Division. Surprisingly, the Kings finished second, just one point out of first. Bill Flett
scored 26 goals, while Eddie Joyal
scored 23 goals, adding 34 assists for 57 points and was the second leading scorer in the West Division.
The Kings combined to go 20-13-4 in their 37 home games spread over 3 arenas that first season. On the road, Los Angeles posted a record of just 11-20-6. The Kings finished a surprising second place in the Western Conference behind the coaching of Red Kelly
, who as a player holds the distinction of playing on the most Stanley Cup
championship teams without any of them including time in Montreal
. The goaltending tandem of future hall of famer
Terry Sawchuk
and Wayne Rutledge
allowed the team to stay in most games. The Kings had the best record of any of the expansion teams against the "Original Six
", going a respectable 10-12-2, including winning their first two games ever against the storied Montreal Canadiens
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led all Kings playoff scorers with seven points, while Eddie Joyal
and Gord Labossiere
had five points each.
Minnesota wins best-of-seven series 4–3.
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Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
season was the first
Los Angeles Kings seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Kings have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1967....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
for the Kings in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
Offseason
The Kings were one of six expansion teams1967 NHL expansion
The National Hockey League undertook a major expansion for the 1967–68 season, adding six new franchises to double the size of the league. This marked the first change in the composition of the league since 1942, when the Brooklyn Americans folded. Thus, the expansion ended the era of the Original...
, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve. The Kings were placed in the newly established West Division, along with the other expansion teams: the California Seals, Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...
, Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
and St. Louis Blues.
The Kings picked goaltenders Terry Sawchuk
Terry Sawchuk
Terrance Gordon Sawchuk was a Ukrainian-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.-Early life and playing career:Sawchuk was born and raised...
and Wayne Rutledge
Wayne Rutledge
Wayne Alvin Rutledge was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and completed his career in the World Hockey Association....
with their first picks of the Expansion Draft, but the Kings did not rely on the draft. Owner Jack Kent Cooke
Jack Kent Cooke
Jack Kent Cooke was a Canadian entrepreneur and former owner of the Washington Redskins , the Los Angeles Lakers , and the Los Angeles Kings , and built The Forum in Inglewood, California and FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.-Early career:Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Cooke moved with his family to...
purchased the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
's Springfield Indians
Springfield Indians
The Springfield Indians were a minor professional ice hockey franchise, originally based in West Springfield, Massachusetts and later Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indians were founding members of the American Hockey League. They were in existence for a total of 60 seasons from 1926 to 1994, with...
for $1 million to bolster the Kings roster. Long-time Indians player Brian Kilrea
Brian Kilrea
Brian Blair "Killer" Kilrea is an ice hockey head coach, general manager and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builders' category, most notably with the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League, with whom Kilrea has been associated for over 35 years...
would score the Kings' first goal.
Regular season
The Kings played their home games in three locations during that inaugural campaign. They alternated between both the Long Beach ArenaLong Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center is a convention center located in Long Beach, California. It was built on the site of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium beginning in 1962. The primary venues of the complex include:-Long Beach Arena:...
and the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in the University Park neighborhood, of Los Angeles, California, at Exposition Park. It is located next to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, just south of the campus of the University of Southern California.-History:The Los Angeles...
before the brand new arena built by Cooke and known as The Forum
The Forum (Inglewood, California)
The Forum is an indoor arena, in Inglewood, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. From 2000 to 2010, it was owned by the Faithful Central Bible Church, which occasionally used it for church services, while also leasing the building for sporting events, concerts and other events.Along with Madison...
would become their permanent home. In the first game ever at The Forum, they lost 2-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. This loss came back to haunt them as they finished in 2nd place, one point behind the Flyers.
The Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
were a team that writers predicted to finish last in the new West Division. Surprisingly, the Kings finished second, just one point out of first. Bill Flett
Bill Flett
William Mayer "Cowboy" Flett was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Flames and Edmonton Oilers.-Playing career:Flett began his career with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL...
scored 26 goals, while Eddie Joyal
Eddie Joyal
Edward Abel "Jet" Joyal is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers...
scored 23 goals, adding 34 assists for 57 points and was the second leading scorer in the West Division.
The Kings combined to go 20-13-4 in their 37 home games spread over 3 arenas that first season. On the road, Los Angeles posted a record of just 11-20-6. The Kings finished a surprising second place in the Western Conference behind the coaching of Red Kelly
Red Kelly
Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly, CM is a retired Canadian ice hockey player in the NHL. He played on more Stanley Cup winning teams than any player who never played for the Montreal Canadiens, and is the only player to be part of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the NHL in its history...
, who as a player holds the distinction of playing on the most Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
championship teams without any of them including time in Montreal
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
. The goaltending tandem of future hall of famer
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
Terry Sawchuk
Terry Sawchuk
Terrance Gordon Sawchuk was a Ukrainian-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.-Early life and playing career:Sawchuk was born and raised...
and Wayne Rutledge
Wayne Rutledge
Wayne Alvin Rutledge was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and completed his career in the World Hockey Association....
allowed the team to stay in most games. The Kings had the best record of any of the expansion teams against the "Original Six
Original Six
The Original Six is a term for the group of six teams that composed the National Hockey League for the 25 seasons between the 1942–43 season and the 1967 NHL Expansion. These six teams are the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and the...
", going a respectable 10-12-2, including winning their first two games ever against the storied Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
.
Playoffs
The Kings faced off against the Minnesota North Stars in their first-ever playoff series. Although the Kings had home-ice advantage, the North Stars won the best-of-seven series 4–3. Doug Robinson and Lowell MacDonaldLowell MacDonald
Lowell Wilson MacDonald was a National Hockey League right winger during the 1960s and 1970s. MacDonald broke into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings after being promoted from the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets...
led all Kings playoff scorers with seven points, while Eddie Joyal
Eddie Joyal
Edward Abel "Jet" Joyal is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers...
and Gord Labossiere
Gord Labossiere
Gordon William Labossiere is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 215 games in the National Hockey League and 301 games in the World Hockey Association...
had five points each.
Schedule and results
| 1967-68 game log | |
|---|---|
1968 NHL Quarter-finals
Minnesota North Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4 | Minnesota | 1 | Los Angeles | 2 | |
| April 6 | Minnesota | 0 | Los Angeles | 2 | |
| April 9 | Los Angeles | 5 | Minnesota | 7 | |
| April 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | Minnesota | 3 | |
| April 13 | Minnesota | 2 | Los Angeles | 3 | |
| April 16 | Los Angeles | 3 | Minnesota | 4 | (OT) |
| April 18 | Minnesota | 9 | Los Angeles | 4 | |
Minnesota wins best-of-seven series 4–3.
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Joyal Eddie Joyal Edward Abel "Jet" Joyal is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers... |
74 | 23 | 34 | 57 | 20 |
| Bill Flett Bill Flett William Mayer "Cowboy" Flett was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Flames and Edmonton Oilers.-Playing career:Flett began his career with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL... |
73 | 26 | 20 | 46 | 97 |
| Lowell MacDonald Lowell MacDonald Lowell Wilson MacDonald was a National Hockey League right winger during the 1960s and 1970s. MacDonald broke into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings after being promoted from the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets... |
74 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 12 |
| Ted Irvine Ted Irvine Edward Amos Irvine is a former NHL hockey player.- Career :Irvine was a left winger. He amassed a total of 331 points in 774 games played over a 15 year professional career. In his NHL career, Irvine played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St... |
73 | 18 | 22 | 40 | 26 |
| Gord Labossiere Gord Labossiere Gordon William Labossiere is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 215 games in the National Hockey League and 301 games in the World Hockey Association... |
68 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 31 |
| Real Lemieux Real Lemieux Réal "Frenchy" Lemieux is a former ice hockey right wing. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres.... |
74 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 60 |
| Terry Gray Terry Gray (ice hockey) Terrence Stanley Gray is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 147 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and St. Louis Blues.... |
65 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 22 |
| Howie Menard Howie Menard Howard Hubert Menard is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 151 games in the National Hockey League... |
35 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 32 |
| Howie Hughes Howie Hughes Howard Duncan Hughes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 168 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings.-Awards and achievements:... |
74 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 20 |
| Bryan Campbell Bryan Campbell Bryan Campbell is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 260 games in the National Hockey League and 433 games in the World Hockey Association... |
44 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 16 |
| Brian Smith | 58 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 33 |
| Doug Robinson | 34 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 6 |
| Brian Kilrea Brian Kilrea Brian Blair "Killer" Kilrea is an ice hockey head coach, general manager and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builders' category, most notably with the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League, with whom Kilrea has been associated for over 35 years... |
25 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Jim Anderson Jim Anderson (ice hockey) James William Anderson was a Canadian professional ice hockey and head coach. He is perhaps most notable for being the first head coach of the Washington Capitals... |
7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Bill Inglis Bill Inglis William John "Billy" Inglis is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played 36 games in the National Hockey League: 22 with the Los Angeles Kings and 14 with the Buffalo Sabres... |
12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Corbett Michael Corbett (ice hockey) Michael Charles "Mike" Corbett was a professional hockey player. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Corbett played for teams in the NHL, OHA-B, OHA-Jr., MTJHL, EPHL, M-Cup, AHL, WHL, IHL, and the OHA-Sr., hockey leagues.-Playing career:The 6'02, and 190lbs, Corbett played the position of right wing for... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Corrigan Mike Corrigan Michael Douglas Corrigan is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 594 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| Bill White | 74 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 100 |
| Bob Wall | 71 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 66 |
| Dale Rolfe Dale Rolfe Dale Roland Carl Rolfe is a former ice hockey defenceman. He spent his junior career with the Barrie Flyers through the 1956–57 and 1959–60 seasons... |
68 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 84 |
| Brent Hughes Brent Hughes (ice hockey b. 1943) Brent Hughes is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Kansas City Scouts... |
44 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 36 |
| Dave Amadio Dave Amadio David A. Amadio was a professional ice hockey player who played 125 games in the National Hockey League... |
58 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 101 |
| Jacques Lemieux Jacques Lemieux Jacques Leonard Lemieux is a professional ice hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League.-External links:... |
16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Jim Murray Jim Murray (ice hockey) James Arnold Murray is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, who played 30 games in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings... |
30 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| Poul Popiel Poul Popiel Poul Peter Popiel is a retired NHL defenceman, and head coach. He played in the OHA, AHL, WHA, NHL, CPHL, and IHL. He played a brief 12 games in the IHL with the Muskegon Mohawks, then halfway through the year, he retired and became the head coach... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Johnston Larry Johnston (ice hockey) Larry Roy Johnston is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for over 14 years in 7 different hockey leagues... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | MIN | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
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| Wayne Rutledge Wayne Rutledge Wayne Alvin Rutledge was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and completed his career in the World Hockey Association.... |
45 | 2444 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2.87 |
| Terry Sawchuk Terry Sawchuk Terrance Gordon Sawchuk was a Ukrainian-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.-Early life and playing career:Sawchuk was born and raised... |
36 | 1936 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3.07 |
| Jacques Caron Jacques Caron Jacques Joseph Caron is a former assistant coach for the National Hockey League's Hartford Whalers and is the current goaltending coach for the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils. He won three Stanley Cups as goaltending coach with New Jersey in 1995, 2000 and 2003.-External links:... |
1 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
Individual
- March 10, 1968: Fastest two goals, 6 seconds apart, Bill FlettBill FlettWilliam Mayer "Cowboy" Flett was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Flames and Edmonton Oilers.-Playing career:Flett began his career with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL...
at 9:14 of first period, and Eddie JoyalEddie JoyalEdward Abel "Jet" Joyal is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers...
at 9:20.
Milestones
| Regular season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Brian Kilrea | First Kings goal | October 14, 1967 |
Transactions
- June 8, 1967 – Acquired the rights to Red KellyRed KellyLeonard Patrick "Red" Kelly, CM is a retired Canadian ice hockey player in the NHL. He played on more Stanley Cup winning teams than any player who never played for the Montreal Canadiens, and is the only player to be part of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the NHL in its history...
from TorontoToronto Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for Ken Block. - June 16, 1967 – Acquired Trevor FaheyTrevor FaheyTrevor Fahey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the New York Rangers during the 1964–65 NHL season.-External links:...
, Jim MurrayJim Murray (ice hockey)James Arnold Murray is a former professional ice hockey defenceman, who played 30 games in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings...
and Ken Turlik from the New YorkNew York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
for Barclay PlagerBarclay PlagerBarclay Graham Plager , was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach for the St. Louis Blues.-Playing career:...
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NHL draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality |
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| 1 | 1 | Rick Pagnutti Rick Pagnutti Rick Pagnutti is a former ice hockey player who was drafted first overall in the 1967 NHL Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Kings but never played in the NHL.... |
- NOTE: Back before 1979, the amateur draft was held with varying rules and procedures. In 1967, teams only needed to select as many player as they wanted to, which is why there was only one Kings player drafted.
Expansion draft
- Los Angeles Kings selections
# Player Drafted from 1. Terry Sawchuk Terry SawchukTerrance Gordon Sawchuk was a Ukrainian-Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.-Early life and playing career:Sawchuk was born and raised...
(GGoaltenderIn ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
)Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...2. Wayne Rutledge Wayne RutledgeWayne Alvin Rutledge was a goaltender in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings and completed his career in the World Hockey Association....
(G)New York Rangers New York RangersThe New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...3. Gord Labossiere Gord LabossiereGordon William Labossiere is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 215 games in the National Hockey League and 301 games in the World Hockey Association...
(CCentre (ice hockey)The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player...
)Montreal Canadiens Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...4. Bob Wall (D Defenceman (ice hockey)Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring...
)Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...5. Ed Joyal Eddie JoyalEdward Abel "Jet" Joyal is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers...
(C)Toronto Maple Leafs 6. Real Lemieux Real LemieuxRéal "Frenchy" Lemieux is a former ice hockey right wing. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres....
(WWinger (ice hockey)Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
)Detroit Red Wings 7. Poul Popiel Poul PopielPoul Peter Popiel is a retired NHL defenceman, and head coach. He played in the OHA, AHL, WHA, NHL, CPHL, and IHL. He played a brief 12 games in the IHL with the Muskegon Mohawks, then halfway through the year, he retired and became the head coach...
(D)Boston Bruins Boston BruinsThe Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...8. Terry Gray Terry Gray (ice hockey)Terrence Stanley Gray is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 147 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and St. Louis Blues....
(RWWinger (ice hockey)Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
)Detroit Red Wings 9. Bryan Campbell Bryan CampbellBryan Campbell is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 260 games in the National Hockey League and 433 games in the World Hockey Association...
(C)New York Rangers 10. Ted Irvine Ted IrvineEdward Amos Irvine is a former NHL hockey player.- Career :Irvine was a left winger. He amassed a total of 331 points in 774 games played over a 15 year professional career. In his NHL career, Irvine played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St...
(LWWinger (ice hockey)Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
)Boston Bruins 11. Howie Hughes Howie HughesHoward Duncan Hughes is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 168 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings.-Awards and achievements:...
(RW)Montreal Canadiens 12. Bill Inglis Bill InglisWilliam John "Billy" Inglis is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played 36 games in the National Hockey League: 22 with the Los Angeles Kings and 14 with the Buffalo Sabres...
(C)Montreal Canadiens 13. Doug Robinson (LW) New York Rangers 14. Mike Corrigan Mike CorriganMichael Douglas Corrigan is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 594 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, and Pittsburgh Penguins...
(LW)Toronto Maple Leafs 15. Jacques Lemieux Jacques LemieuxJacques Leonard Lemieux is a professional ice hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League.-External links:...
(LW)Montreal Canadiens 16. Lowell MacDonald Lowell MacDonaldLowell Wilson MacDonald was a National Hockey League right winger during the 1960s and 1970s. MacDonald broke into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings after being promoted from the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets...
(LW)Toronto Maple Leafs 17. Ken Block Ken Block (ice hockey)Kenneth Richard Block is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 455 games in the World Hockey Association and one game in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
(D)New York Rangers 18. Bill Flett Bill FlettWilliam Mayer "Cowboy" Flett was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Flames and Edmonton Oilers.-Playing career:Flett began his career with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL...
(RW)Toronto Maple Leafs 19. Brent Hughes Brent Hughes (ice hockey b. 1943)Brent Hughes is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Kansas City Scouts...
(D)Detroit Red Wings 20. Marc Dufour Marc DufourMarc Dufour is a Canadian ice hockey player. He played for the Springfield Kings, the Los Angeles Kings, the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Paul Rangers, the New York Rangers, the Los Angeles Blades, and the Baltimore Clippers....
(RW)New York Rangers
Farm teams
- Springfield IndiansSpringfield IndiansThe Springfield Indians were a minor professional ice hockey franchise, originally based in West Springfield, Massachusetts and later Springfield, Massachusetts. The Indians were founding members of the American Hockey League. They were in existence for a total of 60 seasons from 1926 to 1994, with...
(American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
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