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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991.
15 Interesting Facts About Michael Bossy
Mike Bossy was a prolific goal-scorer and a cornerstone of the New York Islanders' dynasty, winning four consecutive Stanley Cups before his career was cut short by injuries.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#22
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
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He was a crucial part of his team's four consecutive Stanley Cup championships in the early 1980s.
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 1978.
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He won the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship three times during his career.
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He jointly holds the NHL record for most 50-goal seasons with nine.
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He was named the MVP of the 1982 NHL All-Star Game.
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He is the NHL's all-time leader in average goals scored per regular season game.
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He was the second player to achieve 50 goals in 50 games, 36 years after Maurice Richard.
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He was passed over by twelve teams in the 1977 NHL amateur draft before being selected 15th overall.
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He is the only player to record four game-winning goals in one playoff series, achieved in the 1983 Conference Final.
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He holds the major junior record for total goals with 309 in five seasons with the Laval National.
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He became the fastest player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, doing so in his 647th game.
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His jersey number 17 was retired by the Acadie –Bathurst Titan, the current incarnation of his junior team.
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He broke a kneecap at the age of 12 while competing in long jump, which contributed to chronic knee problems later in his career.
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He scored his 83rd playoff goal in 1986, setting a new all-time record at that time.
About Michael Bossy
A legendary right winger, he spent his entire NHL career with the New York Islanders, leading them to four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early 1980s. Renowned for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, he set numerous records, including nine consecutive 50-goal seasons. His career was cut short at age 30 due to chronic back and knee injuries, but he remains one of the greatest pure goal scorers in hockey history.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1980
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Stanley Cup Champion
1981
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Stanley Cup Champion
1982
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Stanley Cup Champion
1983
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1978
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1982
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1983
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1984
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1986
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Michael Bossy.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 22
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died: 4/15/2022
Career Stats
Seasons: 10
Goals: 573
Assists: 553
Points: 1126
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1977
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Laval National New York Islanders
Michael Bossy played for 2 different teams during his 10 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Islanders in 1977.