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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1998.
15 Interesting Facts About Michel Goulet
Michel Goulet was a Hockey Hall of Fame left winger known for his prolific scoring with the Quebec Nordiques and his two Canada Cup championships.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
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He was a two-time Canada Cup champion with Team Canada.
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He was one of the NHL's most prolific scorers during the 1980s.
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His number 16 was retired by the Quebec Nordiques.
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He achieved 50 goals in a season for four consecutive years.
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His professional career began with the Birmingham Bulls of the WHA.
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He played in 1089 NHL games during his career.
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He reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the only time as a player with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1992.
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He was drafted 20th overall in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
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He won two Stanley Cups as the Colorado Avalanche's director of player personnel.
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His playing career ended prematurely due to a severe concussion sustained in March 1994.
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He was named to the NHL First All-Star Team three times.
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He was inducted into the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame in the “Legends of the Game” category.
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He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks along with goalie Greg Millen and a sixth-round pick in the 1991 NHL entry draft.
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He and former linemate Peter Šťastný were the first Hall of Famers to earn their credentials primarily with the Nordiques franchise.
About Michel Goulet
Michel Goulet was a prolific Canadian left winger who played for the Birmingham Bulls, Quebec Nordiques, and Chicago Blackhawks. He was known for his scoring prowess, achieving four consecutive 50-goal seasons with the Nordiques. His career was cut short by a severe concussion, leading to his retirement, but he was later inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1998.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1998
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Canada Cup Champion
1984
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Canada Cup Champion
1987
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Four Consecutive 50-Goal Seasons
1982-83 to 1985-86
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NHL First All-Star Team Selection
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Michel Goulet.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired
Age: 66 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Péribonka, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 548
Assists: 605
Points: 1153
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1979
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Birmingham Bulls Quebec Nordiques Chicago Blackhawks
Michel Goulet played for 3 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1979.