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He scored a career-high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals during the 1981-82 NHL season.
15 Interesting Facts About Dennis Maruk
Dennis Maruk was a dynamic NHL sniper who became the Washington Capitals' first 100-point player and scored a spectacular 60 goals in the 1981-82 season.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He was the first player in Washington Capitals franchise history to score 100 points in a single season.
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He is of Ukrainian descent.
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He wore a distinct 'Fu Manchu' mustache during his playing days, which was inspired by watching baseball player Al Hrabosky on television.
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He represented Canada at the World Championships in 1978, 1979, 1981, and 1983.
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He became the first NHL rookie in history to score five shorthanded goals in a single season.
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His first NHL goal was scored in Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens in front of his family and friends.
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He was the last active NHL player to have played for the California Golden Seals/Cleveland Barons franchise when he retired in 1989.
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He was traded from the Minnesota North Stars to the Washington Capitals in 1978 in exchange for a first-round draft pick.
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He set a record as the first 60-goal scorer in NHL history to play for a team that missed the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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He was the last player to wear jersey number 9 for the Minnesota North Stars before Mike Modano.
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He was drafted 21st overall in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the California Golden Seals and 65th overall in the WHA draft by the Cleveland Crusaders.
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He co-authored an autobiography in 2017 titled 'The Unforgettable Story of Hockey's Forgotten 60-Goal Man'.
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Ten years after his NHL career ended, he made a brief six-game comeback at age 43 with the Lake Charles Ice Pirates of the Western Professional Hockey League.
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He ranks 12th all-time in scoring among all retired NHL players who played fewer than 1,000 career games.
About Dennis Maruk
Dennis Maruk was a dynamic Canadian center who played in the NHL from 1975 to 1989, best known for his explosive scoring years with the Washington Capitals. He became the Capitals' first 100-point player and set franchise records with a spectacular 60-goal, 136-point season in 1981-82. Known for his signature Fu Manchu mustache, he finished his career as the last active player from the California Golden Seals/Cleveland Barons franchise.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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First NHL rookie to score five shorthanded goals in a season
1975-76
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First Washington Capitals player to score 100 points in a season
1980-81
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Scored a career-high 60 goals
1981-82
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Set Capitals franchise records with 76 assists and 136 points
1981-82
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Dennis Maruk.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Age: 70 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Born: Toronto, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 356
Assists: 522
Points: 878
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1975
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
London Knights California Golden Seals Cleveland Barons Minnesota North Stars Washington Capitals Minnesota North Stars Kalamazoo Wings Lake Charles Ice Pirates
Dennis Maruk played for 8 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the California Golden Seals in 1975.