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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
15 Interesting Facts About Joe Mullen
Joe Mullen was an American right wing who defied being undrafted to become a three-time Stanley Cup champion and the first American player to reach both 500 goals and 1,000 points in the NHL.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
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He was a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams.
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He was the first American player to score 500 goals and 1,000 points in his career.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most gentlemanly player on two occasions.
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He began playing roller hockey at the age of five in a concrete schoolyard.
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He once scored two goals eight seconds apart, setting a Blues' franchise record.
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His jersey number 21 was retired by Boston College.
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He won the NHL Plus-Minus Award with a +51 rating in the 1988-89 season.
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He did not learn to ice skate until he was ten years old.
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He received the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1995 in recognition of his contributions to the sport in the United States.
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He appeared in three NHL All-Star Games during his career.
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He played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1980 and 1997.
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He wore number 11 with the Boston Bruins as his usual number 7 had been retired by the team.
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He won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989.
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His father was a longtime employee on the ice and maintenance staffs at Madison Square Garden.
About Joe Mullen
Joseph Patrick Mullen was an American right wing who played 16 seasons in the NHL, winning three Stanley Cups with the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins. An undrafted player, he became the first American to score 500 goals and 1,000 points, earning induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000. He was known for his gentlemanly play and willingness to go to tough areas of the ice despite his size.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1989
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Stanley Cup Champion
1991
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Stanley Cup Champion
1992
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1987
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1989
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First American to score 500 goals
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First American to reach 1,000 points
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2000
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Joe Mullen.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 69 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: New York City, New York
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 502
Assists: 561
Points: 1063
Teams: 5
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
St. Louis Blues Calgary Flames Pittsburgh Penguins Boston Bruins Pittsburgh Penguins
Joe Mullen played for 5 different teams during his 16 seasons career.