Ron Duguay
15 Interesting Facts
Ron Duguay was a charismatic NHL centre who scored 620 points over a 12-year career with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and other teams.
He was selected 13th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft.
He reached the Stanley Cup Final in 1979 during his second season with the New York Rangers.
He set a Rangers team record by scoring a goal just 9 seconds into a game against the Philadelphia Flyers in April 1980.
He led the New York Rangers in scoring with a career-high 40 goals during the 1981–82 season.
He represented the Wales Conference squad at the 1982 NHL All-Star Game.
He sang on the 1979 pop single 'Hockey Sock Rock' alongside several of his Rangers teammates.
He recorded a career-best 89 points with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1984–85 season.
He was chosen 3rd overall in the 1976 WHA Draft by the Winnipeg Jets.
He appeared in a nationwide television commercial for Sasson designer jeans alongside fellow hockey players.
He notched 134 points for his hometown junior team in 1975–76 to claim the Hamilton Spectator Trophy.
He played two games without a helmet in the Eastern Professional Hockey League in 2009 to raise money for charity.
He served as player-coach for the Jacksonville Barracudas and led them to a league title in 2004.
He spent 11 years as an in-studio television analyst for MSG Network's coverage of the New York Rangers.
He totaled 274 goals and 346 assists over 864 career NHL regular season games.
He made a brief single-game appearance in the ECHL for the Jacksonville Lizard Kings in the 1998–99 season.
About Ron Duguay
Ronald Duguay was a dynamic Canadian forward who played 12 seasons in the NHL, primarily known for his time with the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. Recognized for his high-scoring capability and signature long flowing hair, he achieved a career-high 40 goals during the 1981-82 season. Following his playing career, he spent over a decade as a popular television analyst for MSG Network.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Finalist
1979
NHL All-Star
1982
Rangers Leading Goal Scorer (40 goals)
1981-82
WHA Champion Coach
2003-04
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Teams & Career
Ron Duguay played for 11 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Rangers in 1977.