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He was a core player on the New York Islanders dynasty teams that won four consecutive Stanley Cups.
15 Interesting Facts About Bryan Trottier
A Hockey Hall of Famer, he was a dominant two-way center who won six Stanley Cups and multiple individual awards during his illustrious 18-season NHL career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1997.
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 1975–76.
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His most productive offensive season saw him score 134 points, earning him the Art Ross Trophy.
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He also won the Hart Memorial Trophy as NHL MVP in the same season he led the league in scoring.
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during his first Stanley Cup victory.
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His jersey number 19 was retired by the New York Islanders organization.
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He shares the NHL record for points in a single period with six, achieved in December 1978.
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He is one of only eight NHL players to have recorded multiple five-goal games in their career.
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He chose to represent the United States in the 1984 Canada Cup tournament, having previously played for Canada.
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He won two additional Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins late in his playing career.
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He won a seventh career Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001.
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His 1978–79 Art Ross Trophy win marked him as the first player from a post-Original Six expansion team to earn the award.
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He holds the New York Islanders' all-time career records for games played, points, and assists.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
About Bryan Trottier
A legendary two-way center, he played 18 NHL seasons, winning four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and two with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He earned the Calder, Art Ross, Hart, and Conn Smythe Trophies, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997. Known for his ruggedness and defensive responsibility, he was a core player on two dynasties.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1991, 1992
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1980
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Hart Memorial Trophy
1979
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Art Ross Trophy
1979
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1997
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bryan Trottier.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 69 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Val Marie, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 524
Assists: 901
Points: 1425
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1974
Round: 2nd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Swift Current Broncos Lethbridge Broncos New York Islanders Pittsburgh Penguins
Bryan Trottier played for 4 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the New York Islanders in 1974.