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He won two Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers.
15 Interesting Facts About Lee Fogolin
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and former captain for the Edmonton Oilers, this American defenseman played over 900 NHL games in a career spanning from 1974 to 1987.
Position
Defense
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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His professional career in the National Hockey League spanned from 1974 to 1987.
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He played over 900 regular season games in the National Hockey League.
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He was drafted 11th overall in the first round of the 1974 NHL Entry Draft.
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He served as captain for the Edmonton Oilers early in the 1980s.
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He was re-acquired by his original drafting team near the end of his career.
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He was the first of five Oilers to captain the franchise to the Stanley Cup finals.
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He played for Team USA in the 1976 Canada Cup.
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His father, Lee Fogolin Sr., also played in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup in 1950.
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He split a season between the Buffalo Sabres and the AHL Hershey Bears early in his career.
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He stepped aside as captain in favor of Wayne Gretzky after the 1982-83 season.
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He played 102 games with 240 PIM for the Oshawa Generals in the OHA-Jr.
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He was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers through the NHL Expansion Draft in 1979.
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He scored 13 goals in the 1980-81 season, which was his highest single-season goal total.
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He accumulated 1318 penalty minutes over his entire NHL career.
About Lee Fogolin
Lee Fogolin was an American defenseman who played 924 NHL games for the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers. He was a key defensive presence, winning two Stanley Cups with the Oilers in 1984 and 1985, and also served as captain for the team. After a distinguished career, he retired in 1987.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1984
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Stanley Cup Champion
1985
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NHL All-Star Game
1986
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Edmonton Oilers Captain
1980-83
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Lee Fogolin.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Defense
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 71 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Chicago, Illinois
Career Stats
Seasons: 13
Goals: 44
Assists: 195
Points: 239
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1974
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Oshawa Generals Buffalo Sabres Hershey Bears Edmonton Oilers Buffalo Sabres
Lee Fogolin played for 5 different teams during his 13 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1974.