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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.
15 Interesting Facts About Mike Gartner
Mike Gartner was a Hockey Hall of Fame right winger known for his blazing speed and consistent goal-scoring, becoming one of only eight NHL players to reach 700 career goals.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#11
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in the league's 100-year history.
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His jersey number 11 was retired by the Washington Capitals in 2008.
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He played for six different professional teams, including one in the WHA.
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He was drafted fourth overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
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He holds the NHL record for most consecutive 30-goal seasons with 15.
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He was a two-time Canada Cup champion representing his country.
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He scored the first goal and hat trick in Phoenix Coyotes franchise history.
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He never won the Stanley Cup during his extensive career.
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He became the first player in NHL history to score his 500th goal, 500th assist, 1000th point, and play in his 1000th game all in the same season.
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He was traded at the NHL trade deadline three times.
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He was the NHL All-Star Game MVP in 1993.
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He set a record for the fastest skater event at the 1996 Super Skills competition that stood for 20 years.
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He scored the last goal ever at Chicago Stadium in the 1994 playoffs.
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He served as president of the NHL Players Association from 1996 until his retirement in 1998.
About Mike Gartner
A prolific goal-scorer known for his blazing speed, he played 19 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA, becoming one of only eight players to reach 700 career goals. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001 and was recognized as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players. Despite his individual success, he never won a Stanley Cup during his career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2001
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Canada Cup Champion
1984
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Canada Cup Champion
1987
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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
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NHL All-Star Game MVP
1993
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mike Gartner.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 11
Status: Retired
Age: 66 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Ottawa, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 708
Assists: 627
Points: 1335
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1979
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Cincinnati Stingers Washington Capitals Minnesota North Stars New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Phoenix Coyotes
Mike Gartner played for 6 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Washington Capitals in 1979.