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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
15 Interesting Facts About Brad Park
A legendary defenseman, Brad Park enjoyed a storied NHL career spanning 17 seasons, earning multiple All-Star selections and induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.
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He played for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Detroit Red Wings during his career.
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He was drafted second overall in the 1966 NHL amateur draft.
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He was named to an All-Star team seven times during his NHL career.
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He was a key contributor to Team Canada's victory in the 1972 Summit Series, being named Best Defenceman of the series.
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He won the Memorial Cup with the Toronto Marlboros in 1967.
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He played in the NHL All-Star Game for 9 straight years from 1970 to 1978.
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He led the NHL with the best plus-minus rating of +28 during the 1978-79 season.
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He was awarded the Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award in 1983 for his work with the cerebral palsy association of Massachusetts.
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He scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 7 of the 1983 Adams Division finals for the Bruins.
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He was the first defenseman in Rangers history to score a hat trick, achieving it on December 12, 1971.
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He became the first defenseman in NHL history to score two hat tricks in the same season.
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He became the youngest Rangers captain ever at the age of 26.
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He retired as the leading defense scorer in Rangers' history and the second leading defense scorer in Bruins' history to Bobby Orr.
About Brad Park
Brad Park was a highly-regarded Canadian defenceman who played for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Detroit Red Wings during his NHL career from 1968 to 1985. He was known for his offensive skill, stickhandling, and pugnacity, often overshadowed by Bobby Orr and Denis Potvin. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988, he was a seven-time All-Star and a key contributor to Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1988
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One of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
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Seven-time NHL All-Star Team Selection
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Best Defenceman of the 1972 Summit Series
1972
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
1984
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Brad Park.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 77 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Toronto, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 213
Assists: 683
Points: 896
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1966
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Toronto Marlboros Buffalo Bisons New York Rangers Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings
Brad Park played for 5 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Rangers in 1966.