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He won the Stanley Cup in his final NHL game, a moment celebrated by fans across the league.
15 Interesting Facts About Ray Bourque
Ray Bourque, a Hockey Hall of Famer and five-time Norris Trophy winner, is widely considered one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history, culminating his career with a Stanley Cup victory in his final game.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#77
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility.
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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy five times as the league's best defenceman.
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His jersey number 77 was retired by both the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche.
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He holds the NHL records for most career goals, assists, and points by a defenceman.
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He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017.
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He played 21 seasons for the Boston Bruins, becoming their longest-serving captain.
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He was the first rookie non-goaltender in NHL history to win the Calder Memorial Trophy and a First Team All-Star selection.
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He holds the NHL record for most shots on goal in one game with 19.
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He won the NHL All-Star Game Shooting Accuracy Competition eight times during his career.
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He played 1,612 regular season and 214 playoff games before winning his first Stanley Cup, a record for any Cup-winning player.
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He initially wore jersey number 7 for the Bruins before switching to 77 in a ceremony honoring Phil Esposito.
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He finished third all-time in career plus-minus with a rating of 528.
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He led all defensemen in scoring with a career-high 96 points during the 1983-84 season.
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He represented his country in the Canada Cup three times and at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
About Ray Bourque
A legendary defenseman, he spent 21 seasons with the Boston Bruins, becoming their longest-serving captain and setting numerous franchise records. He concluded his illustrious career by winning his only Stanley Cup championship with the Colorado Avalanche in his final NHL game. Known for combining offensive prowess with unparalleled defensive excellence, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensemen in hockey history.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2001
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1987
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1980
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2004
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One of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ray Bourque.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 77
Status: Retired
Age: 64 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 219 lbs (99 kg)
Born: Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 410
Assists: 1169
Points: 1579
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1979
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Trois-Rivières Draveurs Sorel Black Hawks Verdun Black Hawks Boston Bruins Colorado Avalanche
Ray Bourque played for 5 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Boston Bruins in 1979.