Born: | May 12, 1935 | Draft: | Debuted with Red Wings in 1955 |
Hometown: | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Position: | Left Wing |
Known For: | Hall of Fame | Shoots: | Left |
National Team: | Canada |
John Paul “Johnny” Bucyk (born May 12, 1935) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Having played most of his career with the Boston Bruins, he has been associated in one capacity or another with the Bruins’ organization since the late 1950s. Nicknamed “Chief“, Bucyk was named one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players’ in 2017.
Johnny Bucyk Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Boston Bruins with 100-Point Seasons
- Boston Bruins 50-Goal Scorers
- Worst Trades in Red Wings History
- Boston Bruins’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time
- Johnny Bucyk Archives
Achievements
- Two-time Lady Byng Trophy winner (1971, 1974)
- Played in seven All-Star Games (1955, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1971)
- Bucyk’s jersey (#9) retired by Bruins in 1978