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He was the second overall selection in the 1974 NHL amateur draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Wilf Paiement
Wilf Paiement was a Canadian right wing who played 15 professional seasons for seven different NHL teams, known for his scoring prowess and controversial on-ice incidents.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#99
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He was named to the OMJHL First All-Star Team in 1974.
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He was awarded WEC–A Best Forward in 1979, tying with Sergei Makarov.
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He played for seven different NHL teams during his professional career.
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His older brother also played in the National Hockey League.
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He wore the number 99 for the Toronto Maple Leafs for 187 games.
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He was the last player other than Wayne Gretzky to wear the number 99 in the NHL.
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He received a 15-game suspension for striking Detroit Red Wings center Dennis Polonich with his stick.
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Upon his retirement from the NHL, he was the last active player who had played for the Kansas City Scouts.
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He played in the first games of both the Kansas City Scouts and the Colorado Rockies franchises.
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During the 1977 World Championship, he attacked Swedish player Lars-Erik Ericsson with his stick.
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He later appeared in a commercial for Leon's furniture store, referencing his use of the number 99.
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He was the first player ever drafted by the Kansas City Scouts/Colorado Rockies/New Jersey Devils organization.
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He was sued by Dennis Polonich, resulting in a settlement of $850,000 awarded in 1982.
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His career NHL penalty minutes totaled 1,757 over 946 regular season games.
About Wilf Paiement
A Canadian right wing, he played in the NHL from 1974 to 1988 for seven different teams, known for his scoring ability and physical play. He was the second overall pick in the 1974 NHL draft and represented Canada in international competition. His career was also marked by several controversial on-ice incidents, including a notable suspension.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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OMJHL First All-Star Team
1974
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NHL All-Star Team
1976
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WEC–A Best Forward
1979
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World Championships Silver Medal
1978
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Wilf Paiement.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 99
Status: Retired
Age: 70 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Born: Earlton, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 356
Assists: 458
Points: 814
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1974
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Kansas City Scouts Colorado Rockies Toronto Maple Leafs Quebec Nordiques New York Rangers Buffalo Sabres Pittsburgh Penguins Muskegon Lumberjacks
Wilf Paiement played for 8 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Kansas City Scouts in 1974.