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He won the Stanley Cup as a member of the New York Rangers in 1994.
15 Interesting Facts About Eddie Olczyk
A versatile NHL center and 1994 Stanley Cup champion, Eddie Olczyk transitioned from a 16-season playing career into a highly respected hockey broadcaster and coach.
Position
Center
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was selected third overall by his hometown team in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
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He served as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins from June 2003 to December 2005.
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He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
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During the 1989-90 season, he recorded an 18-game point streak, which at the time was the longest by an American-born player in NHL history.
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He was a member of Chicago's 'Clydesdale Line' alongside Troy Murray and Curt Fraser, so named because each player weighed around 200 pounds.
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He scored his first career NHL goal in his very first game on October 11, 1984, against Greg Stefan of the Detroit Red Wings.
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He is an avid fan and handicapper of Thoroughbred horse racing, serving as an analyst for major events like the Kentucky Derby on NBC.
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He provided color commentary for EA Sports' NHL video game series for five years starting with NHL 15.
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He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2017 and announced he was cancer-free in March 2018.
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Before joining the 1984 U.S. Olympic team, he played junior hockey in Canada for the Stratford Cullitons.
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He won a national midget AAA title in 1982 with Team Illinois, defeating a Detroit Compuware team that featured Pat LaFontaine and Al Iafrate.
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His 18-game point streak stood as a Toronto Maple Leafs franchise record, tied with Darryl Sittler, until it was broken by Mitch Marner in 2022.
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He coined the phrase 'tremendously tremendous' during the 2010 Winter Olympics broadcast, which became a viral hit among hockey fans.
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He left the Chicago Blackhawks broadcasting team in 2022 following a contract dispute to join the Seattle Kraken.
About Eddie Olczyk
Eddie Olczyk is a former NHL center who played 16 seasons, winning a Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1994. Known for his high-scoring years with Chicago and Toronto, he later transitioned into a successful broadcasting career and served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1994
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United States Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2012
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National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
2004
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National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
2013
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Eddie Olczyk.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Center
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Chicago, Illinois
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 342
Assists: 452
Points: 794
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1984
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Chicago Black Hawks Toronto Maple Leafs Winnipeg Jets New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings Pittsburgh Penguins
Eddie Olczyk played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Chicago Black Hawks in 1984.