Born: | June 24, 1961 | Draft: | 1980 Kings, 73rd Overall |
Hometown: | West Guilford, ON, CAN | Position: | C |
Known For: | 70 goal/150 point season | Shoots/Catches: | Right |
National Team: | Canada |
Bernard Irvine Nicholls (born June 24, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey center, who played over 1000 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). His junior career was spent with the Kingston Canadians, where he established himself as a dynamic scorer and a multi-faceted talent. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, 73rd overall. Over his 17-year playing career, Nicholls played 1127 games for the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, scoring 1209 points. He is one of only eight players in NHL history to score 70 goals in one season, and one of five to score 150 points. Nicholls was born in Haliburton, Ontario, but grew up in West Guilford, Ontario.
Bernie Nicholls Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
January 20, 1990 | – | Tony Granato Tomas Sandstrom | ||
October 4, 1991 | Louie DeBrusk Steven Rice David Shaw | Jeff Beukeboom Mark Messier | ||
January 13, 1993 | – | Zdeno Ciger Kevin Todd |
Deeper Dive
- LA Kings History: Bernie Nicholls’ Unforgettable 70-Goal, 150-Point Season
- Q & A with Bernie Nicholls
- THW Exclusive: Bernie Nicholls Talks Career, the Hall and Life After Hockey
Achievements
- NHL All-Star Game — 1983-84
- World Championship Silver Medal — 1984-85
- NHL All-Star Game — 1988-89
- NHL All-Star Game — 1989-90