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He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 1999 for his leadership and humanitarianism.
15 Interesting Facts About Rob Ray
A renowned NHL enforcer, he was known for his physical style of play, record-setting penalty minutes, and earning the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his humanitarian efforts.
Position
Right Wing
Jersey
#32
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
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He holds the Buffalo Sabres' record for most penalty minutes in one player's tenure with the club.
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He was drafted 97th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
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He made his NHL debut with the Sabres during the 1989-90 season.
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He scored his first NHL goal on his very first shift on the ice.
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He also scored a goal on his last shift of his last game in the NHL.
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His career penalty minutes total ranks him 6th overall in NHL history.
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He played junior hockey for the Cornwall Royals of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Before his NHL career, he amassed over 700 penalty minutes in 125 games with the Rochester Americans in the AHL.
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He never finished with fewer than 158 penalty minutes in any NHL season from 1990-91 onward, except for his final season.
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A specific NHL rule was created due to his fighting style where his jersey would often come off.
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He engaged in lengthy and bitter rivalries with fellow NHL enforcers such as Tie Domi and Paul Laus.
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After retiring from playing, he transitioned into a career as a sports broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres.
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He co-hosts a weekly television show titled "The Enforcers" with former Buffalo Bills star Ruben Brown.
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He is the president of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association.
About Rob Ray
Robert 'Rob' Ray was a formidable enforcer known for his physical play and record-setting penalty minutes during his NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators. He was recognized for his leadership and humanitarian efforts, earning the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 1999. Ray is also famously associated with the 'Rob Ray Rule,' a specific NHL regulation regarding jersey removal during fights.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
1999
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Buffalo Sabres All-Time Penalty Minutes Leader
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6th All-Time in NHL Career Penalty Minutes
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Inspiration for the 'Rob Ray Rule'
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Rob Ray.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right Wing
Jersey #: 32
Status: Retired
Age: 57 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Stirling, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 41
Assists: 50
Points: 91
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1988
Round: 5th
Teams & Career
Trenton Bobcats Whitby Lawmen Cornwall Royals Rochester Americans Buffalo Sabres Ottawa Senators Binghamton Senators
Rob Ray played for 7 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 5th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1988.