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He was selected 17th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Andrew Cassels
Andrew Cassels was a premier playmaking centre and 16-year NHL veteran who recorded 732 points in over 1,000 career games.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#17
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He appeared in 1,015 regular season NHL games over the course of his 16-year career.
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He scored a goal on his very first shift and first shot in his NHL debut against the Calgary Flames.
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He led his team in assists in seven different seasons during his professional career.
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He finished his NHL career with 204 goals, 528 assists, and 732 total points.
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He recorded a career-high 85 points during the 1992-93 season while playing for the Hartford Whalers.
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He won the Red Tilson Trophy as the most outstanding player in the OHL during the 1987-88 season.
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His son was drafted 85th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
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He formed a dynamic offensive partnership with sniper Geoff Sanderson in both Hartford and Columbus.
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He was traded from Montreal to Hartford in exchange for a draft pick used to select Valeri Bure.
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He led the Hartford Whalers in overall team scoring during the lockout-shortened 1994-95 season.
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He won the Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year in 1986-87 while playing for the Ottawa 67's.
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He served as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL after retiring from playing.
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He played in the 1982 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor team from Chinguacousy.
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He was released by the Washington Capitals on January 28, 2006, after playing just 31 games with the team.
About Andrew Cassels
Andrew Cassels was an elite playmaking centre who played 16 seasons in the NHL for six different franchises. Drafted 17th overall in 1987 by Montreal, he scored on his very first NHL shift and went on to record 732 career points in 1,015 games. Renowned for his exceptional court vision and passing ability, he led his team in assists during seven different seasons.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Red Tilson Trophy (OHL MVP)
1987-88
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Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (OHL Leading Scorer)
1987-88
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William Hanley Trophy (OHL Most Gentlemanly Player)
1987-88
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Emms Family Award (OHL Rookie of the Year)
1986-87
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Andrew Cassels.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 17
Status: Retired
Age: 57 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Bramalea, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 204
Assists: 528
Points: 732
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1987
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens Hartford Whalers Calgary Flames Vancouver Canucks Columbus Blue Jackets Washington Capitals
Andrew Cassels played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1987.