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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
15 Interesting Facts About Dave Andreychuk
Dave Andreychuk is a Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion, known for his prolific goal-scoring, particularly on the power play, during a distinguished 23-season NHL career.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#25
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He captained the Tampa Bay Lightning to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2004.
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He played for six different NHL teams throughout his career, including two separate stints with the Buffalo Sabres.
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His best offensive season came in 1993-94 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he recorded 53 goals and 99 points.
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He holds the NHL record, tied with Ray Bourque, for the longest career before winning his first Stanley Cup, having played 1597 regular-season games.
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He is ranked second all-time in NHL career power-play goals with 274.
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He was drafted 16th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played in the NHL All-Star Game in 1990 and 1994.
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After retiring from playing, he rejoined the Tampa Bay Lightning front office, eventually becoming Vice President of Corporate & Community Affairs.
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He led the NHL in power-play goals for two consecutive seasons, in 1991-92 and 1992-93.
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The city of Hamilton, Ontario, renamed the Mountain Arena the Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena & Skating Centre in his honor.
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He had a four-goal game as a member of the Boston Bruins on October 28, 1999, against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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He ranks tenth all-time in NHL history for most games played with 1639.
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He represented Canada in the 1983 World Junior Championships and the 1986 World Championships.
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Many Toronto Maple Leafs fans affectionately referred to him as 'Uncle Dave' during his successful tenure with the team.
About Dave Andreychuk
A prolific left winger, he played 23 seasons in the NHL, becoming one of the league's highest-scoring left wingers and ranking second all-time in career power-play goals. He captained the Tampa Bay Lightning to their first Stanley Cup in 2004, ending a 22-year quest for the championship. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017 for his outstanding career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2004
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2017
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1990, 1994
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NHL Power-Play Goals Leader
1991-92, 1992-93
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Second Most NHL Career Power-Play Goals All-Time
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Dave Andreychuk.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 25
Status: Retired
Age: 62 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Hamilton, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 640
Assists: 698
Points: 1338
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1982
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Buffalo Sabres Toronto Maple Leafs New Jersey Devils Boston Bruins Colorado Avalanche Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning
Dave Andreychuk played for 7 different teams during his 23 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1982.