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He won the Stanley Cup six times during his career.
15 Interesting Facts About Kevin Lowe
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Kevin Lowe was a foundational defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers dynasty and later served as a coach and executive.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#4
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
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He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 1990.
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He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020.
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He was the Edmonton Oilers' first-ever NHL draft selection.
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He scored the Edmonton Oilers' first NHL goal.
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He played more regular season and playoff games in an Oilers uniform than anyone else in franchise history.
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His jersey number 4 was retired by the Oilers in 2021.
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He did not play a single game in the minor leagues during his professional hockey career.
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His teams only once failed to make the playoffs throughout his entire career.
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He won a Stanley Cup with six other former Oilers while playing for the New York Rangers in 1994.
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During the 1988 Stanley Cup run, he played with a broken wrist and broken ribs.
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He was the main narrator of "The Boys on the Bus," a 1987 documentary film about his team.
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As an Anglophone, he learned French and became the first English captain of the Quebec Remparts.
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The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League created a trophy named after him for the best defensive defenceman.
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He served as a member of the management team for the Canadian men's ice hockey team that won the gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
About Kevin Lowe
A six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, he was a cornerstone defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers dynasty of the 1980s. Known for his defensive prowess and leadership, he later served as captain for the Oilers and won another Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and management roles within the Oilers organization.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1984
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Stanley Cup Champion
1985
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Stanley Cup Champion
1987
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Stanley Cup Champion
1988
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Stanley Cup Champion
1990
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
1990
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Stanley Cup Champion
1994
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2020
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Order of Hockey in Canada
2021
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Kevin Lowe.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 4
Status: Retired
Age: 66 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Lachute, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 84
Assists: 347
Points: 431
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1979
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Edmonton Oilers New York Rangers Edmonton Oilers
Kevin Lowe played for 3 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 1979.