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He won the Stanley Cup twice during his tenure with the Boston Bruins.
15 Interesting Facts About Ken Hodge
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and historic scorer, he remains one of the most impactful British-born players to ever grace the NHL.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#8
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was born in Birmingham, England, making him one of the few British-born players in league history.
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He was part of a historic feat where four teammates finished 1-2-3-4 in league scoring in the same season.
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He set a league record for points in a single season by a right winger with 105 points in 1971.
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He was the first player born outside of Canada to score 50 goals in a single season.
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He served as a state director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics after his playing career.
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He worked as a radio colour commentator for Boston College men's hockey during their 2007-08 championship season.
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His backyard swimming pool was famously shaped like the number eight to match his jersey.
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He was involved in a blockbuster trade that sent him from Chicago to Boston alongside teammates Phil Esposito and Fred Stanfield.
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He tied a team record by recording six assists in a single game.
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He came out of retirement in 1979 to play a final professional season for the Binghamton Dusters.
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He was named one of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of all time in 2023.
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His son was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the ninth round of the 1991 entry draft.
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He led the Ontario Hockey Association in goals and points during the 1965 junior season.
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He played for three different franchises throughout his professional career in the National Hockey League.
About Ken Hodge
A standout right winger, he became a cornerstone of the 1970s Boston Bruins dynasty after being acquired in a landmark trade. He was a prolific scorer who twice finished in the league's top four in points and became the first non-Canadian born player to record a 50-goal season.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1970
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Stanley Cup Champion
1972
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First Team All-Star
1971
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First Team All-Star
1974
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ken Hodge.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 8
Status: Retired
Age: 82 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 214 lbs (97 kg)
Born: Birmingham, England
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 328
Assists: 472
Points: 800
Teams: 6
Teams & Career
Chicago Black Hawks Buffalo Bisons Boston Bruins New York Rangers New Haven Nighthawks Binghamton Dusters
Ken Hodge played for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career.