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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
15 Interesting Facts About Mark Recchi
Mark Recchi was a prolific right winger who played 22 seasons in the NHL, winning three Stanley Cups and earning induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#8
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
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He won the Stanley Cup three times as a player with three different teams.
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He played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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His junior number 8 was retired by the Kamloops Blazers.
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He was the last active player who had played in the NHL in the 1980s.
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He became the oldest player ever to score in a Stanley Cup Finals game at age 43.
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He holds his former team's single-season point-scoring record with 123 points.
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He was named "Kamloops Male Athlete of the 20th Century."
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He scored his 500th career goal on January 26, 2007.
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He scored his 1,500th career point on November 24, 2010.
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He was a finalist for the Lester B. Pearson Award as the NHLPA MVP in the 1999-2000 season.
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He co-owns the Kamloops Blazers along with other notable former players.
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He became the third-oldest player to score a playoff goal.
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He holds the record for the oldest player to record 5 assists in a game at 41 years, 28 days.
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He finished his playing career fourth all-time in games played and 12th all-time in points.
About Mark Recchi
Mark Recchi was a highly durable and skilled right winger who played 22 seasons in the NHL, winning three Stanley Cups with three different teams. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017, he was known for his consistent scoring and longevity, finishing his career among the all-time leaders in games played and points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1991
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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Stanley Cup Champion
2011
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2017
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Flyers Single-Season Point-Scoring Record
1992-93
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mark Recchi.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 8
Status: Retired
Age: 57 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Kamloops, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 577
Assists: 956
Points: 1533
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1988
Round: 4th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins Carolina Hurricanes Montreal Canadiens Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins Tampa Bay Lightning
Mark Recchi played for 7 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 4th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1988.