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He is a six-time Stanley Cup champion.
15 Interesting Facts About Mark Messier
Mark Messier is a legendary Canadian ice hockey forward, a six-time Stanley Cup champion, and the only player to captain two different teams to the Cup.
Position
Forward, Left Winger, Centre
Jersey
#11
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007, in his first year of eligibility.
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He is the only player to captain two different teams to Stanley Cup championships.
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He was selected for the NHL All-Star Game 16 times during his career.
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His playing career in the National Hockey League spanned 25 seasons, from 1979 to 2004.
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He is second on the all-time list for playoff points with 295.
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He is third all-time in regular season games played with 1756.
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He was known throughout his career by the nicknames "The Messiah" and "The Moose."
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He twice won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player.
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He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017 for his contributions to hockey and leadership.
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He was the last active player in any major North American professional sports league to have played in the 1970s.
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the playoffs in 1984.
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He played a short four-game stint in the Central Hockey League with the Houston Apollos in 1979.
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His number 11 was retired by both the New York Rangers and the Edmonton Oilers.
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He famously guaranteed a Game 6 victory in the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, then scored a natural hat trick.
About Mark Messier
Mark Messier is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played 25 seasons in the NHL. Known for his fierce leadership and aggressive play, he won six Stanley Cups, five with the Edmonton Oilers and one with the New York Rangers, becoming the only player to captain two different Cup-winning teams. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1984
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Stanley Cup Champion
1994
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Hart Memorial Trophy
1990
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1984
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2007
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mark Messier.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Forward, Left Winger, Centre
Jersey #: 11
Status: Retired
Age: 64 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Born: St. Albert, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 25
Goals: 694
Assists: 1193
Points: 1887
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1979
Round: 3rd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Indianapolis Racers Cincinnati Stingers Houston Apollos Edmonton Oilers New York Rangers Vancouver Canucks New York Rangers
Mark Messier played for 7 different teams during his 25 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 1979.