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He was drafted second overall by the Atlanta Flames in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Tom Lysiak
A star center for the Atlanta Flames and Chicago Black Hawks, Tom Lysiak was a premier playmaker of the 1970s and 1980s, known for his scoring prowess and leadership.
Position
Center
Jersey
#12
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He received a 20-game suspension in 1983 for tripping linesman Ron Foyt, which was one of the longest suspensions in league history.
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He finished second in the voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie during the 1973-74 season.
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He represented the Atlanta Flames in three consecutive NHL All-Star Games from 1975 to 1977.
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He remains the Atlanta Flames' franchise all-time leader in assists with 276 and points with 431.
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His daughter competed on Season 4 of the US version of MasterChef in 2013, finishing in third place.
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He was involved in a massive eight-player trade midway through the 1978-79 season, which was the largest trade in NHL history by player count at the time.
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He served as the team captain for the Atlanta Flames during the 1977-78 and 1978-79 seasons.
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He scored a career-high 32 goals during the 1981-82 NHL season with the Chicago Black Hawks.
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He was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
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He is related to Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Cale Makar, as his cousin is Makar's father.
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He won the Western Canadian Hockey League's leading scorer award, the Bob Clarke Trophy, in consecutive seasons in 1972 and 1973.
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He was selected 23rd overall by the Houston Aeros in the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft, but chose to play in the NHL instead.
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He recorded exactly 21 two-goal games and one hat trick during his tenure with the Atlanta Flames.
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He represented Canada internationally at the 1978 World Championships, scoring two points in seven games.
About Tom Lysiak
Thomas James "Tom" Lysiak was a highly productive Canadian center who was drafted second overall by the Atlanta Flames in 1973. He became the cornerstone of the young Flames franchise, leading them in scoring for five consecutive seasons and serving as captain. He was later traded to the Chicago Black Hawks, where he continued to be a premier offensive threat until his retirement in 1986.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Bob Clarke Trophy Winner
1971-72
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Bob Clarke Trophy Winner
1972-73
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NHL All-Star Game
1975
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NHL All-Star Game
1976
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NHL All-Star Game
1977
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Tom Lysiak.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Center
Jersey #: 12
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Born: High Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Died: 5/30/2016
Career Stats
Seasons: 13
Goals: 292
Assists: 551
Points: 843
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1973
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Atlanta Flames Chicago Black Hawks
Tom Lysiak played for 2 different teams during his 13 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Atlanta Flames in 1973.