| Born: | May 20, 1940 | Draft: | Made NHL debut in 1958 |
| Hometown: | Sokolce, Czechoslovakia | Position: | C/RW |
| Known For: | 500 Goal Club | Shoots: | Right |
| National Team: | Canada |
Stanley Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940 – August 7, 2018) was a Slovak-born Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best center of the 1960s. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players. He was the first Slovak born player to win the Stanley Cup, which he did in 1961.
Stan Mikita Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend
- Stan Mikita: His Memory Lives On
- Stan Mikita’s Health: What to Know
- Top 5 Blackhawks Captains
- Chicago Blackhawks All-Time Playoff Roster
- Chicago Blackhawks Top 3 Centers
- Best of the Blackhawks: Then and Now
Achievements
- Four-time Art Ross Trophy winner — 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968
- Two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner — 1967, 1968
- Two-time Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner — 1967, 1968
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