Garry Galley
15 Interesting Facts
Garry Galley was a two-time NHL All-Star defenceman who played over 1,100 games across a 16-season career before becoming a hockey broadcaster.
He played 1,149 regular season games over 16 seasons in the NHL.
He was selected to participate in two NHL All-Star Games, appearing in 1991 and 1994.
He recorded career highs in both assists (60) and total points (70) during the 1993–94 season with Philadelphia.
He was selected 100th overall in the fifth round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft by Los Angeles.
He scored a famous overtime game-winning playoff goal in 1990 against Montreal that was compared to Bobby Orr's iconic 1970 goal.
He won a silver medal representing Canada at the 1996 IIHF World Championship.
He played collegiate hockey at Bowling Green State University, where he was named an NCAA All-American in 1984.
He accumulated over 1,200 career penalty minutes during his 16 years in the NHL.
He served as the head coach of the Nepean Raiders Junior A Hockey Club from 2008 to December 2009.
He was traded from Philadelphia to Buffalo in April 1995 in exchange for Petr Svoboda.
He was inducted into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.
He spent time in New Orleans following his retirement where he donated $50,000 to local causes.
He made his NHL playoff debut during the 1984–85 season, scoring one goal in three postseason games.
He finished his professional playing career following the 2000–01 season with the New York Islanders, appearing in 56 games.
He played two games for the Ottawa Jr. Senators in the CJHL during the 1979–80 season before starting his collegiate career.
About Garry Galley
Garry Galley was a dependable NHL defenceman who played 16 seasons across 1,149 regular season games for six different franchises. Known for his two-way play and strong passing ability, he was a two-time NHL All-Star who posted a career-high 70 points during the 1993–94 season with the Philadelphia Flyers. Following his playing career, he transitioned into a successful broadcasting career as a prominent colour commentator on Hockey Night in Canada.
Career Achievements & Milestones
AHCA West First-Team All-American
1983-84
NHL All-Star Game
1991
NHL All-Star Game
1994
IIHF World Championship Silver Medal
1996
Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
2010
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Teams & Career
Garry Galley played for 7 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 5th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1983.