Don McKenney
15 Interesting Facts
Don McKenney was a distinguished NHL centre and Lady Byng Trophy winner who later became a dedicated coach at the collegiate level.
He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1960 for his sportsmanship and performance.
He secured a Stanley Cup championship during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft.
He served as the head coach of the Northeastern University men's hockey team from 1989 to 1991.
He was a talented baseball prospect who once considered signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
He led the NHL in assists during the 1959-60 season.
He served as captain of the Boston Bruins starting in 1961.
He led the Barrie Flyers to a Memorial Cup championship in 1953.
He finished second in Calder Memorial Trophy voting for rookie-of-the-year in 1955.
He was named one of the top 100 Bruins players of all time in 2023.
He spent nearly two decades as an assistant coach and head recruiter at Northeastern University.
He was inducted into the Northeastern University Hall of Fame in 1999.
He played for five different NHL franchises throughout his professional career.
He recorded 29 points in just 39 games during his final NHL stint with the St. Louis Blues.
He was the first player to be honored with a namesake award at Northeastern University upon his retirement from coaching in 1991.
About Don McKenney
Don McKenney was a skilled and elegant centre who spent the majority of his NHL career with the Boston Bruins, where he served as team captain. Known for his clean style of play and defensive reliability, he won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1960 and secured a Stanley Cup title with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1964.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1960
Stanley Cup Champion
1964
Memorial Cup Champion
1953
NHL All-Star
1957-1962
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Teams & Career
Don McKenney played for 10 different teams during his 13 seasons career. He was originally drafted 9th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 1967.