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Bobby Orr #10

Bobby Orr was born  March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. He went pro in 1966 with the Boston Bruins. Then from 1976-1980 he played for the Chicago Black Hawks but he was more known for playing for the Bruins. One of his records that he holds is most goals by a defensemen, 270 goals. Bobby Orr had many honors such as the Norris Trophy winner from      1968-1975, the NHL Scoring Leader from 1970-1975, the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) from 1970-1972 and the Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of The Year) in 1967. Bobby played for 12 NHL seasons, that is 657 games. He has had 270 goals, 645 assists, and 915 points.
 

Bret Hull #9

Brett Hull was born August 9, 1964 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. In his professional career he played for the Calgary Flames for 1 year, then he played on the St. Lewis Blues for 12 years. For both teams his position was right wing. He got a record for the Right Wing scoring record, 86 goals. His honors were the hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in 1991 and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1990. Brett Hull played for 12 NHL season, that is 735 games. HE made 527 goals, 388 assists, and 915 points.
 

Stan Mikita #/8

Stan Mikita was born May 20, 1940 in Czechoslovakia. He play professionally for the Chicago Black Hawks for 21 years. In all those years he played the position of center. His Honors were the NHL Scoring Leader in 1964, 1965, 1967, and 1968, the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in 1967 and 1968, The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1967 and 1968 and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Stan Mikita played in 22 NHL seasons that is 1,394 games. He had 541 goals, 926 assists, and 1,467 points.
 

Maurice Richard #7

Maurice Richard was born on August 4, 1921 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He went pro in 1942 and played for the Montréal Canadians for 18 years. His position that he played was right wing. He holds the record for scoring 50 goals in an old 50 game season. He has the honor for the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in 1947. Maurice has played in 18 NHL seasons, that is 978 games. He has had 544 goals, 421 assists, and 965 points.

 

Guy Lafleur #6

Guy Lafleur was born on September 20, 1951 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In his pro career he played for the Montreal Canadians for 14 years, the New York Rangers for 1 year, and the Quebec Nordiques for 2 years. On all those teams he played right wing. He holds the Three-time NHL Scoring Leader from 1975-78, the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in 1977 and 1978 and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. Guy Lafleur has played in 17 NHL seasons, that is 1,126 games. He had 560 goals, 793 assists, and 1,353 points.

 

Bobby Hull #5

Bobby Hull was born January 3, 1939 in Pointe Anne, Ontario, Canada. He played professionally for the Chicago Black Hawks for 15 years, the Winnipeg Jets for 8years, and the Hartford Whalers for 1 year. His position was left wing. His honors were the NHL Scoring Leader in 1960, 1962, and 1966, the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in 1965,1966, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1965, and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Bobby Hull has played in 16 NHL season, that is 1,063 games. In those games he has earned 610 goals, 560 assists, and 1,170 points.
 

Mario Lemieux #4

Mario Lemieux was born October 5, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He played professionally for 1 team for a total of 20 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played as a center. He holds the NHL highest goals per game which is an average record of .823. He earned the NHL Scoring Leader honor in 1988, 1984, 1992, 1993, 1996, and 1997, the Calder Memorial Trophy honor (Rookie of the Year) in 1985, an the Hart Memorial T-rophy honor (NHL MVP) in 1988, 1993, and 1996. Mario has played in 13 NHL seasons, that is 745 games. He has also had 613 goals, 881 assists, and 1,494 points.
 

Phil Esposito #3

Phil Esposito was born February 20, 1942 in Saulte Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. He went pro to play on the Chicago Black Hawks for 4 years, then the Boston Bruins for 8 years, and the New York Ranger for 6 years. On all those teams he played center. In the 1968-1969 season he set the record for the first NHL player to score 100 points in a season. in his career he earned the NHL Scoring Leader in 1969 and 1971-1974, the Hart Memorial Trophy honor (NHL MVP) in 1969 and 1974, and the Hockey Hall of Fame honor in 1984. Phil Esposito played in 18 NHL seasons, that is 1,282 games. He earned 717 goals, 873 assists, and 1,590 points.
 

Gordie Howe #2

Gordie Howe was born march 31, 1928 in Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada. In his professional career he played for the Detroit Red Wings for 5 years, the Houston Aeros for 4 years, New England for 2 years, and the Hartford Whalers for 1 year. His position that he played was right wing. He holds the record for most NHL games played, which is 1,767 and for NHL Seasons played which is 26. He has earned the NHL Scoring Leader in 1951-1954, 1957, and 1963, the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in 1952, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1960, and 1963 and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Gordie Howe has played 26 NHL seasons, that is 1,767 games. He has 801 goals, 1,049 assists, and 1,850 points.
 

Wayne Gretzky #1

Wayne Gretzky was born January 26, 1961 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. In his professional career he has played for the Indianapolis Racers for 1 year, the Edmonton Oilers for 12 years, the Los Angeles Kings for 78 years, the St. Louis Blues for 1 year, and the New York Ranger for 3 years. On each team his position was center. He holds the record for all-time leader in points, assists, and goals. He has the Hart memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) in      1980-1987 and in 1989, the NHL Scoring Leader in 1981-1987, 1990-1994, and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1980, 1991, 1992, and 1994. Wayne Gretzky has played in 18 NHL seasons, that is 1,335 games. He has 862 goals, 1,843 assists, and 2,705 points.