Stephen Vickers
15 Interesting Facts
Steve Vickers was a Calder Trophy-winning left winger who spent his entire 10-season NHL career with the New York Rangers.
He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 1973.
He played his entire NHL career with the New York Rangers from 1972 to 1982.
He set an NHL record by becoming the first rookie to score hat tricks in two consecutive games in November 1972.
He set a Rangers franchise record for most points in a single game when he recorded seven points against the Washington Capitals in February 1976.
He earned the nickname "The Sarge" during his hockey career.
He was selected 10th overall in the first round of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft.
His best NHL statistical season came in 1974–75, when he scored 41 goals and 89 points.
He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team following the 1974–75 season.
He was selected to play in two NHL All-Star Games, appearing in both 1975 and 1976.
He formed one of the league's top two-way lines in the 1970s alongside Walt Tkaczuk and Bill Fairbairn.
He played on a top forward line alongside Hall of Famers Rod Gilbert and Jean Ratelle.
Prior to turning professional, he played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Association.
He spent his entire first professional season playing for the Central Hockey League's Omaha Knights in 1971–72.
He was ranked No. 18 all-time among the top players in franchise history in the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats.
He finished his professional playing career with 20 regular season games for the American Hockey League's Springfield Indians in 1981–82.
About Stephen Vickers
Stephen "Steve" Vickers was a talented Canadian left winger who spent his entire ten-year NHL career with the New York Rangers. Known as "The Sarge," he won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1973 as rookie of the year and became a key piece forward for New York throughout the 1970s. Over his career, he achieved four 30-goal seasons and made two NHL All-Star appearances.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Calder Memorial Trophy
1972-73
NHL Second All-Star Team
1974-75
NHL All-Star Game
1975
NHL All-Star Game
1976
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Teams & Career
Stephen Vickers played for 4 different teams during his 10 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Rangers in 1971.