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NUMBER 9 - Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
Mr. Hockey, as the legendary right winger is known, played 26 seasons in the NHL and six more in the WHA. He was a gifted goal scorer and play maker, but was also tough. Indeed, the term the Gordie Howe Hat Trick soon became part of the lexicon of hockey, signifying a goal, an assist and a fight all in one game.
When Howe arrived in Detroit, he wore number 17. Prior to the beginning of his second season, the Red Wings traded Roy Conacher, who was wearing number 9. Howe was offered the lower number, but declined. However, Red Wings trainer Lefty Wilson convinced him to change when he reminded Howe that the lower number meant a better sleeping berth on the trains.
Over his career, Howe finished in the top five in scoring for 20 straight seasons. He led the Red Wings to four Stanley Cup victories and played pro hockey until he was 51 years old. Howe stands third in NHL scoring with 1,850 points, including 801 goals.
No. 9
- Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings
- Maurice Richard, Montreal Canadiens
- Bobby Hull, Chicago Blackhawks
- Andy Bathgate, New York Rangers
- Mike Modano, Dallas Stars
- Ted Kennedy, Toronto Maple Leafs
- John Bucyk, Boston Bruins
- Lanny McDonald, Calgary Flames
- Charlie Conacher, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Glenn Anderson, Edmonton Oilers
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