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He is one of only eight players in NHL history to score 70 goals in a single season.
15 Interesting Facts About Bernie Nicholls
A Canadian center, he is one of only eight players in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season and one of six to reach 150 points, distinguishing him as a rare offensive talent.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
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He is one of six players in league history to achieve 150 points in a single season.
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He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1980 NHL entry draft.
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He left the Kings as the franchise's fifth all-time leading scorer.
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He holds the distinction of being one of only 13 players in NHL history to record an eight-point game.
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He became the first player in NHL history to score a goal in all four periods of a game, including overtime.
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He played for six different NHL teams during his career.
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He returned to the Kings as an unpaid coaching consultant and helped them win the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He once maintained a 25-game scoring streak, which was the fourth-longest in NHL history at the time.
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He did not receive any votes for the Hart Memorial Trophy despite scoring 70 goals and 150 points in a season.
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He did not report to the Edmonton Oilers for two full months after being traded due to his wife's pregnancy with twins.
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He is one of 18 eligible players with 1,000 points not to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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He set a franchise rookie record with 41 goals and 79 points in his sole season with the Junior B Navy Vets.
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He broke Tony McKegney's franchise record for most points in a single season with the Kingston Canadians.
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He scored his 50th goal of the season and 200th career point against the London Knights in junior hockey.
About Bernie Nicholls
Bernard Nicholls was a prolific Canadian center known for his exceptional scoring ability. He is one of only eight players in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season and one of six to reach 150 points. Over his 18-season career, he played over 1,000 games for six different NHL teams, leaving a significant mark on the league's scoring records.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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70-Goal Season
1988-89
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150-Point Season
1988-89
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Silver Medal World Ice Hockey Championships
1985
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One of 13 players with an 8-point game
1988
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bernie Nicholls.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 64 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: West Guilford, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 475
Assists: 734
Points: 1209
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1980
Round: 4th
Teams & Career
Los Angeles Kings New York Rangers Edmonton Oilers New Jersey Devils Chicago Blackhawks San Jose Sharks
Bernie Nicholls played for 6 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 4th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1980.