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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.
15 Interesting Facts About Bernie Federko
A Hockey Hall of Famer and St. Louis Blues legend, he was a prolific center who became the franchise's all-time leading scorer and surpassed 1,000 career NHL points.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#24
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
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He played exactly 1,000 NHL games during his career.
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He accumulated 1,130 career NHL points.
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His jersey number 24 was retired by the St. Louis Blues in 1991.
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He was the first player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame primarily for his career with the St. Louis Blues.
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He became the 22nd player in NHL history to record 1000 career points on March 19, 1988.
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He was drafted 7th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft.
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He was also drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1976 WHA amateur draft.
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He was named the WCHL's Most Valuable Player in his final season with the Saskatoon Blades.
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He grew up in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, and served as an altar boy in his local Ukrainian Catholic Church.
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During his tryout with the Saskatoon Blades, he was playing with skates two sizes too big for him.
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He became the first 100-point scorer in St. Louis Blues history during the 1980-81 season.
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He surpassed Garry Unger to become the Blues' all-time leading scorer on December 13, 1983.
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He holds the St. Louis Blues team record for career assists with 721.
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He was traded to the Detroit Red Wings along with Tony McKegney for Adam Oates and Paul MacLean.
About Bernie Federko
Bernie Federko was a highly skilled center who played 14 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the St. Louis Blues. He became the Blues' all-time leading scorer and was the first player in franchise history to record 100 points in a single season. Federko concluded his career with over 1,000 NHL games and points, earning his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2002
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1,000 Career NHL Points
1988
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St. Louis Blues All-Time Leading Scorer
1983
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WCHL Most Valuable Player
1976
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1980, 1981
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bernie Federko.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 24
Status: Retired
Age: 70 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Foam Lake, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 14
Goals: 369
Assists: 761
Points: 1130
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1976
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
St. Louis Blues Detroit Red Wings
Bernie Federko played for 2 different teams during his 14 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the St. Louis Blues in 1976.