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He played for 15 seasons in the National Hockey League.
15 Interesting Facts About Brian Propp
Brian Propp was a prolific left winger who amassed over 1,000 career points in the NHL, appeared in five Stanley Cup Finals, and won the Canada Cup with Team Canada.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#26
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He featured in five Stanley Cup Finals with three different NHL teams.
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He won the 1987 Canada Cup with Team Canada.
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He scored 1,004 points over 1,016 games in his NHL career.
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He was drafted 14th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
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His rookie season saw him record 34 goals and 75 total points.
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He led all left wingers in the NHL in 10 different categories during the 1980s, including games played and assists.
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He became the 41st player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points.
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His unique goal celebration, dubbed "The Guffaw," was inspired by comedian Howie Mandel.
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He led all left wingers in the 1987 NHL post-season in games played, goals, assists, points, and several other categories.
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Until 2025, his playoff points for a left winger was the most in NHL history.
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He holds the Philadelphia Flyers team record for most game-winning goals in a single season with 12.
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He scored his 1000th NHL point on a goal against his former team, the Philadelphia Flyers.
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He once set a scoring record with the Melville Millionaires of the SJHL with 168 points in 57 games.
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He played on a line with Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux for most of the 1987 Canada Cup-winning Canadian team.
About Brian Propp
Brian Propp was a highly productive left winger who played 15 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Philadelphia Flyers. Known for his consistent scoring, he amassed over 1,000 career points and appeared in five Stanley Cup Finals. He also achieved international success, winning the Canada Cup and Spengler Cup with Team Canada.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Final Appearances
1980, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1991
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Canada Cup Champion
1987
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Spengler Cup Champion
1992
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NHL All-Star Game Selections
1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1990
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1,000 NHL Career Points
1994
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Brian Propp.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 26
Status: Retired
Age: 67 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Lanigan, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 425
Assists: 579
Points: 1004
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1979
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Melville Millionaires Brandon Wheat Kings Philadelphia Flyers Boston Bruins Minnesota North Stars HC Lugano Hartford Whalers HC Anglet
Brian Propp played for 8 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1979.