Mark Howe
15 Interesting Facts
A legendary two-way defenseman and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Mark Howe excelled across two leagues, leaving an lasting mark on the history of the sport.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011.
He is the son of legendary hockey icon Gordie Howe.
He won the Lou Kaplan Trophy as the WHA Rookie of the Year in 1974.
He holds the record for the most points in WHA playoff history with 92.
He was the youngest hockey player to win an Olympic medal, earning silver in 1972 at age 16.
He suffered a career-threatening injury in 1980 after being impaled on a metal net support.
He recorded a remarkable +85 plus/minus rating during the 1985-86 NHL season.
He played for the Houston Aeros alongside both his father and his brother.
He retired with 28 career shorthanded goals, the most by any defenseman in NHL history.
His jersey number 2 was retired by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2012.
He served as a professional scout for the Detroit Red Wings for many years after retiring as a player.
He represented the United States in the 1981 Canada Cup tournament.
He was the first active WHA player to be drafted by an NHL team in 1974.
He won the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the Memorial Cup MVP in 1973.
He played a total of 22 professional seasons between the WHA and the NHL.
About Mark Howe
Mark Howe was a two-way player who transitioned from a standout WHA forward to one of the most dominant NHL defensemen of the 1980s. A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, he spent his storied career playing for the Aeros, Whalers, Flyers, and Red Wings while earning three Norris Trophy runner-up finishes.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2011
Avco World Trophy Champion
1974
Lou Kaplan Trophy Winner
1974
NHL Plus/Minus Award
1986
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Teams & Career
Mark Howe played for 5 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Boston Bruins in 1974.