John Anderson
15 Interesting Facts
A prolific NHL goal scorer and decorated AHL Hall of Fame coach, he left a lasting impact on both the major and minor professional hockey landscapes.
He was selected 11th overall in the 1977 NHL entry draft.
He served as the head coach of the Atlanta Thrashers for two seasons.
He was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2019.
He scored the winning goal on April 4, 1987, that secured a division championship for the Hartford Whalers.
He played for the Toronto Marlboros during his junior hockey career.
He recorded his best statistical NHL season in 1982-83 with 80 points.
He won the Les Cunningham Award as the AHL's most valuable player in 1992.
He helped establish a diner in Toronto that is famous for its 'Banquet Burger'.
He coached the American team to a gold medal at the 2007 Jewish World Cup in Israel.
He tallied 15 points in seven games at the 1977 World Junior Championships.
He became the all-time coaching leader in wins for the Chicago Wolves franchise.
He played in the 1969 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament as a youth.
He coached the Quad City Mallards to their first Colonial Hockey League championship in 1997.
He spent time playing for HC Milano Saima in Italy during the 1989-90 season.
He served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Wild from 2016 to 2018.
About John Anderson
A skilled right winger, he spent 12 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs, before transitioning into a highly successful coaching career in the minor leagues. He finished his NHL tenure with 631 points in 814 games and later became a legendary figure in the AHL as a multi-time championship-winning coach.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Les Cunningham Award (AHL MVP)
1991-92
AHL Hall of Fame Inductee
2019
First Team AHL All-Star
1991-92
Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award
1991-92
Player Information & Stats
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Teams & Career
John Anderson played for 3 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1977.