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He was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2021.
15 Interesting Facts About Peter McNab
A U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer, Peter McNab was a prolific NHL scorer for 14 seasons and a cherished broadcaster for the Colorado Avalanche.
Position
Centre, Forward
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1973 to 1987.
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He helped the Buffalo Sabres reach the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He enjoyed his best NHL years with the Boston Bruins, scoring 86 points in his first season with them.
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He played in the 1977 NHL All-Star Game.
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He twice scored a playoff overtime winning goal for the Bruins.
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He was runner-up for the Lady Byng Trophy in 1978.
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His father, Max, was a Stanley Cup winner and later a coach and general manager.
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He set an NHL playoff record for most points in a single period with 4, a record that still stands for the Boston Bruins.
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He led the Bruins in goals for three consecutive years ending in 1980.
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He initially entered the University of Denver on a baseball scholarship before joining the ice hockey team.
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He made his international debut for the U.S. national team at the 1986 World Championships in Moscow.
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He concluded his playing career with the New Jersey Devils, where his father was the general manager.
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A penalty shot taken by him on April 9, 1981, was the first ever for a Bruins player in a playoff game.
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The Colorado Avalanche honored him in 2023 by naming their broadcast booth after him.
About Peter McNab
Peter McNab was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player who spent 14 seasons in the NHL. Known for his scoring prowess, particularly with the Boston Bruins where he had six consecutive seasons of 35+ goals and 75+ points, he also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, and New Jersey Devils. After retiring, he became a beloved color commentator for the Colorado Avalanche, covering three Stanley Cup championships before his death in 2022.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2021
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NHL All-Star Game Participant
1977
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Stanley Cup Finals Appearance (Buffalo Sabres)
1975
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Stanley Cup Finals Appearance (Boston Bruins)
1977
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Six Consecutive 35+ Goal, 75+ Point Seasons
1977-1983
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Peter McNab.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Centre, Forward
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Born: Vancouver, British Columbia
Died: 11/6/2022
Career Stats
Seasons: 14
Goals: 363
Assists: 450
Points: 813
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1972
Round: 7th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Buffalo Sabres Boston Bruins Vancouver Canucks New Jersey Devils
Peter McNab played for 4 different teams during his 14 seasons career. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1972.