Vic Hadfield
15 Interesting Facts
A former New York Rangers captain and member of the famous 'GAG Line,' Vic Hadfield became the first player in franchise history to score 50 goals in a season.
He was the first player in New York Rangers franchise history to score 50 goals in a single season.
He played left wing on the famous 'GAG Line' alongside Jean Ratelle and Rod Gilbert.
His number 11 jersey was retired by the New York Rangers in December 2018.
He was selected to the NHL Second All-Star Team following his standout 1971–72 season.
He served as team captain of the New York Rangers after Bob Nevin was traded.
He left Team Canada during the 1972 Summit Series in Moscow due to a lack of playing time.
Before focusing on scoring, he established himself as a physical enforcer, recording five seasons with at least 100 penalty minutes.
He scored 30 goals in back-to-back seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins despite suffering from injury troubles.
He won the Memorial Cup in 1960 while playing junior hockey for the St. Catharines Teepees.
He was claimed by the New York Rangers in the intra-league draft after playing for the Buffalo Bisons.
In May 1974, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Nick Beverley.
A severe knee injury sustained near the end of the 1975–76 season ultimately forced his retirement.
He signed a controversial five-year, $1 million contract in 1972 to prevent him from defecting to the World Hockey Association.
At the time of his retirement, he ranked second in New York Rangers history in penalty minutes behind Harry Howell.
Following his hockey career, he opened a golf driving range and instructional center in Oakville, Ontario.
About Vic Hadfield
Victor 'Vic' Hadfield played 16 seasons in the NHL, primarily as a star left wing and team captain for the New York Rangers. Alongside Jean Ratelle and Rod Gilbert, he formed the famous 'GAG Line' and became the first player in Rangers history to score 50 goals in a single season in 1971–72. He concluded his career with three seasons playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Memorial Cup Champion
1960
NHL Second All-Star Team
1972
First Ranger to score 50 goals in a season
1971-72
Number 11 retired by New York Rangers
2018
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Teams & Career
Vic Hadfield played for 2 different teams during his 16 seasons career.