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He was a member of the 1989 Stanley Cup championship team.
15 Interesting Facts About Gary Roberts
Gary Roberts was a tenacious power forward who overcame a career-threatening injury to play 21 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup and becoming renowned for his dedication to fitness.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance and dedication to the game in 1996.
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He played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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He made three NHL All-Star Game appearances during his career.
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He returned to play 11 seasons after initially retiring due to a serious neck injury.
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He is renowned for his physical fitness and became a high-performance trainer for players at all levels of the sport after his playing career.
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He played his 1,000th NHL game on January 13, 2004, in a victory over his former team.
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He was one of the first two players in NHL history to score 50 goals and record 200 penalty minutes in the same season.
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He led his team in playoff scoring with 19 points in 19 games during the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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He tied a franchise record with goals in eight consecutive games during the 1992-93 season.
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He scored his first NHL goal in his debut on November 11, 1986, against the Vancouver Canucks.
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He was drafted 12th overall in the first round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
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He became the oldest player in NHL history to score more than one goal in a post-season game at 41 years, 322 days old.
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He won two Memorial Cups as a junior hockey player, one with the Ottawa 67's and another with the Guelph Platers.
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He was also a Minto Cup champion, winning the Canadian junior box lacrosse championship with the Whitby Warriors.
About Gary Roberts
Gary Roberts was a powerful left wing known for his physical play and exceptional fitness throughout his 21-season NHL career. A Stanley Cup champion with the Calgary Flames in 1989, he made a remarkable comeback after a career-threatening neck injury, earning the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1996. He amassed 910 points in 1,224 games and became a respected high-performance trainer after retirement.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1989
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
1996
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NHL All-Star Game
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50 Goal, 200 PIM Season
1991-92
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Two-time Memorial Cup Champion
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Gary Roberts.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Age: 59 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
Born: North York, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 438
Assists: 472
Points: 910
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1984
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Toronto Maple Leafs Florida Panthers Pittsburgh Penguins Tampa Bay Lightning
Gary Roberts played for 6 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Calgary Flames in 1984.