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He was nicknamed 'The Big Ball of Hate' during his playing career.
15 Interesting Facts About Raymond Ferraro
Ray Ferraro was a prolific NHL goal-scorer who played 18 seasons before becoming one of hockey's most recognizable and respected broadcast voices.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#21
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He served as the long-time 'Inside-the-Glass' reporter and color commentator for EA Sports' NHL video game franchise from NHL 15 to NHL 23.
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He scored 408 goals and recorded 490 assists for a total of 898 points over 1,258 regular-season NHL games.
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He became the first broadcaster in hockey history to call an NHL game in which his own child was actively playing.
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He is married to US women's hockey legend Cammi Granato, making former NHL head coaches Tony and Don Granato his brothers-in-law.
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He was a member of the 1982–83 Portland Winter Hawks, the first American-based team to win the Memorial Cup.
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During the 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs, he led his team with 13 goals and 20 points, including two overtime winners against the Washington Capitals.
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He assisted on David Volek's famous Game 7 overtime goal that eliminated the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins in 1993.
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He was nicknamed 'Chicken Parm' by a broadcast colleague after a pre-air mishap involving chicken parmesan.
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He recorded an astonishing 108 goals and 192 points in just 72 games for the Brandon Wheat Kings during the 1983–84 WHL season.
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He ranks sixth all-time in shooting percentage among all NHL players who have scored at least 400 career goals, finishing with an 18.9% success rate.
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He was named the captain of the Atlanta Thrashers in 2001, where he also scored his milestone 400th career NHL goal.
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As a youngster, he played in the 1976 Little League World Series before focusing on his professional hockey career.
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He scored 86 goals in just 40 games for the Trail Smoke Eaters of the KIJHL during the 1980–81 season.
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He played exactly one game in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Capital District Islanders during the 1992–93 season, recording two assists.
About Raymond Ferraro
Raymond Vincent Ferraro is a Canadian former professional ice hockey center who played 18 seasons in the NHL, scoring 408 goals and earning the nickname 'The Big Ball of Hate.' Known for his high shooting percentage and clutch playoff performances, he later transitioned into a highly successful broadcasting career with ESPN, TSN, and EA Sports' NHL video game series.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Memorial Cup Champion
1983
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Bob Brownridge Memorial Trophy
1984
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WHL East First All-Star Team
1984
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NHL All-Star Game
1992
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Bob Nystrom Award
1992
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Raymond Ferraro.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 21
Status: Retired
Age: 61 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 192 lbs (87 kg)
Born: Trail, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 408
Assists: 490
Points: 898
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1982
Round: 5th
Teams & Career
Hartford Whalers New York Islanders New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings Atlanta Thrashers St. Louis Blues
Raymond Ferraro played for 6 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 5th overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1982.