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He won four consecutive Stanley Cups as a member of the New York Islanders dynasty.
15 Interesting Facts About Robert Goring
Butch Goring was a legendary NHL center, four-time Stanley Cup champion, and Conn Smythe winner known for his gentlemanly play and signature helmet.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#91
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff most valuable player in 1981.
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He won both the Bill Masterton Trophy and the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1978, becoming the first player to win both in the same year.
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He was widely regarded as the 'final piece of the puzzle' for the New York Islanders after being traded to them in March 1980.
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He recorded only 102 penalty minutes over 1,107 games, the lowest total in NHL history for any player appearing in more than 1,000 games.
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Throughout his career, he was easily recognizable on the ice for wearing the same Sven Tumba-endorsed Spaps brand helmet since childhood.
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He was the last active NHL player who had played during the 1960s.
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He is credited by some of his former teammates as quite likely being the originator of the NHL's playoff beard tradition.
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He won the Calder Cup in 1971 with the Springfield Kings, setting a playoff record with 11 goals and 25 points.
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He finished his career with 40 short-handed goals, which ranked as the fifth most of all-time.
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In junior hockey, he received the 1967 Lorne 'Windy' Lyndon Memorial trophy as the Manitoba Junior Hockey League's most sportsmanlike player.
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During the 1970–71 season, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with mononucleosis and mild hepatitis, arriving at training camp eight pounds underweight.
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He set a franchise record for the Los Angeles Kings by recording two goals and four assists in an 8–1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 5, 1972.
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Before re-signing with the Los Angeles Kings in 1978, he was offered a five-year, $1 million contract by the World Hockey Association's Edmonton Oilers.
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He played on a Los Angeles Kings line nicknamed the 'Light Brigade' because its heaviest member weighed only 175 pounds.
About Robert Goring
Robert Thomas 'Butch' Goring is a legendary Canadian former professional ice hockey center who played 16 seasons in the NHL. A key figure of the New York Islanders dynasty, he won four consecutive Stanley Cups and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1981. Highly regarded for his sportsmanship and longevity, he later transitioned into coaching and broadcasting.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
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Conn Smythe Trophy Winner
1981
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Bill Masterton Trophy Winner
1978
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winner
1978
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Robert Goring.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 91
Status: Retired
Age: 76 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 375
Assists: 513
Points: 888
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1969
Round: 5th
Teams & Career
Los Angeles Kings New York Islanders Boston Bruins Nova Scotia Oilers
Robert Goring played for 4 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 5th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1969.