1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season
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The 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars
season
saw the North Stars finish in third place in the Norris Division
with a record of 27 wins, 37 losses, and 16 ties for 70 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the St. Louis Blues.
St. Louis wins the series 4–1
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
saw the North Stars finish in third place in the Norris Division
Norris Division
The NHL's Norris Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division moved to the Clarence Campbell Conference in 1981, with the Detroit Red Wings being the only member to remain from the previous season. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. The...
with a record of 27 wins, 37 losses, and 16 ties for 70 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the St. Louis Blues.
NHL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
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| 1 | 1. | Mike Modano Mike Modano Michael Thomas Modano, Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player, who most notably played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL... (C) |
Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 40. | Link Gaetz Link Gaetz Link Gaetz, aka "the Missing Link", is a former professional ice hockey player known for his battles when he was an up-and-coming enforcer in the National Hockey League and his troubles on and off the ice while in the minor leagues... (D) |
Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... (WHL) |
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Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 6, 1988 | 3–8 | St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 8, 1988 | 3–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | L | October 9, 1988 | 1–4 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
0–3–0 |
| 4 | L | October 13, 1988 | 6–7 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 22nd season in the National Hockey League .In 1988–89, Tim Kerr and Rick Tocchet both scored 40 goals and despite finishing at the .500 mark, the Flyers made the playoffs for the 17th consecutive season. Facing the first-place... ) |
0–4–0 |
| 5 | W | October 15, 1988 | 5–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
1–4–0 |
| 6 | T | October 17, 1988 | 3–3 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... ) |
1–4–1 |
| 7 | L | October 19, 1988 | 1–2 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1988–89 1988–89 Calgary Flames season The 1988–89 Calgary Flames season was the 9th season for the Calgary Flames and 16th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . They won their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular season club and went on to win the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise... ) |
1–5–1 |
| 8 | L | October 22, 1988 | 2–8 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season The 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish second in the Smythe Division with a record of 42-31-7, for 91 points.The 1988–89 season was the first for the great Wayne Gretzky in a Kings uniform. He had come over in a shocking trade with the Edmonton Oilers in the off-season... ) |
1–6–1 |
| 9 | L | October 26, 1988 | 2–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
1–7–1 |
| 10 | L | October 28, 1988 | 1–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
1–8–1 |
| 11 | W | October 29, 1988 | 3–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
2–8–1 |
| 12 | L | November 3, 1988 | 1–4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
2–9–1 |
| 13 | T | November 5, 1988 | 5–5 OT | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
2–9–2 |
| 14 | L | November 9, 1988 | 3–6 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
2–10–2 |
| 15 | T | November 10, 1988 | 5–5 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
2–10–3 |
| 16 | L | November 12, 1988 | 1–3 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
2–11–3 |
| 17 | W | November 14, 1988 | 5–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
3–11–3 |
| 18 | L | November 15, 1988 | 2–4 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1988–89 1988–89 Washington Capitals season The 1988-89 Washington Capitals season saw the team finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a 41-29-10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two.-Game log:... ) |
3–12–3 |
| 19 | W | November 17, 1988 | 7–6 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1988–89 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season The 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season saw the Canucks finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 33 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties for 74 points. They met the first-place Calgary Flames in the Division Semi-finals and extended the series to a decisive seventh game... ) |
4–12–3 |
| 20 | L | November 19, 1988 | 1–4 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Rangers season The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:... ) |
4–13–3 |
| 21 | T | November 23, 1988 | 3–3 OT | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... ) |
4–13–4 |
| 22 | W | November 25, 1988 | 5–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
5–13–4 |
| 23 | W | November 26, 1988 | 6–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
6–13–4 |
| 24 | W | November 29, 1988 | 5–2 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
7–13–4 |
| 25 | W | December 1, 1988 | 4–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
8–13–4 |
| 26 | W | December 3, 1988 | 4–2 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
9–13–4 |
| 27 | L | December 6, 1988 | 0–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
9–14–4 |
| 28 | T | December 7, 1988 | 2–2 OT | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
9–14–5 |
| 29 | L | December 10, 1988 | 1–3 | St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
9–15–5 |
| 30 | L | December 13, 1988 | 4–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
9–16–5 |
| 31 | T | December 15, 1988 | 2–2 OT | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1988–89 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season The 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season, the team's 19th season of existence, saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 38 wins, 35 losses, and 7 ties for 83 points... ) |
9–16–6 |
| 32 | W | December 17, 1988 | 3–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season The 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish second in the Smythe Division with a record of 42-31-7, for 91 points.The 1988–89 season was the first for the great Wayne Gretzky in a Kings uniform. He had come over in a shocking trade with the Edmonton Oilers in the off-season... ) |
10–16–6 |
| 33 | L | December 19, 1988 | 1–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1988–89 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season The 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season saw the Canucks finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 33 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties for 74 points. They met the first-place Calgary Flames in the Division Semi-finals and extended the series to a decisive seventh game... ) |
10–17–6 |
| 34 | L | December 21, 1988 | 6–8 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season The 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish second in the Smythe Division with a record of 42-31-7, for 91 points.The 1988–89 season was the first for the great Wayne Gretzky in a Kings uniform. He had come over in a shocking trade with the Edmonton Oilers in the off-season... ) |
10–18–6 |
| 35 | W | December 26, 1988 | 5–1 | Winnipeg Jets (1988–89 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season The 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season saw the Jets finish in fifth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 26 wins, 42 losses, and 12 ties for 64 points.-Regular season:... ) |
11–18–6 |
| 36 | L | December 28, 1988 | 3–4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
11–19–6 |
| 37 | T | December 30, 1988 | 5–5 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
11–19–7 |
| 38 | W | December 31, 1988 | 6–2 | St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
12–19–7 |
| 39 | L | January 2, 1989 | 2–3 OT | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... ) |
12–20–7 |
| 40 | W | January 5, 1989 | 5–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 22nd season in the National Hockey League .In 1988–89, Tim Kerr and Rick Tocchet both scored 40 goals and despite finishing at the .500 mark, the Flyers made the playoffs for the 17th consecutive season. Facing the first-place... ) |
13–20–7 |
| 41 | L | January 10, 1989 | 2–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 22nd season in the National Hockey League .In 1988–89, Tim Kerr and Rick Tocchet both scored 40 goals and despite finishing at the .500 mark, the Flyers made the playoffs for the 17th consecutive season. Facing the first-place... ) |
13–21–7 |
| 42 | L | January 12, 1989 | 2–9 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1988–89 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish in second place in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points... ) |
13–22–7 |
| 43 | T | January 14, 1989 | 1–1 OT | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1988–89 1988–89 Calgary Flames season The 1988–89 Calgary Flames season was the 9th season for the Calgary Flames and 16th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . They won their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular season club and went on to win the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise... ) |
13–22–8 |
| 44 | W | January 15, 1989 | 4–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1988–89 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season The 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season saw the Jets finish in fifth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 26 wins, 42 losses, and 12 ties for 64 points.-Regular season:... ) |
14–22–8 |
| 45 | T | January 18, 1989 | 3–3 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1988–89 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season The 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season, the team's 19th season of existence, saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 38 wins, 35 losses, and 7 ties for 83 points... ) |
14–22–9 |
| 46 | T | January 19, 1989 | 3–3 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
14–22–10 |
| 47 | L | January 21, 1989 | 6–8 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... ) |
14–23–10 |
| 48 | W | January 23, 1989 | 7–2 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season The 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season, was the franchise's fifteenth season, seventh as the Devils. After appearing in the playoffs the previous season, the Devils finished in fifth place in the Patrick Division to miss the playoffs for the thirteenth time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
15–23–10 |
| 49 | W | January 26, 1989 | 5–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
16–23–10 |
| 50 | T | January 28, 1989 | 4–4 OT | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season The 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season, was the franchise's fifteenth season, seventh as the Devils. After appearing in the playoffs the previous season, the Devils finished in fifth place in the Patrick Division to miss the playoffs for the thirteenth time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
16–23–11 |
| 51 | T | January 30, 1989 | 4–4 OT | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1988–89 1988–89 Washington Capitals season The 1988-89 Washington Capitals season saw the team finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a 41-29-10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two.-Game log:... ) |
16–23–12 |
| 52 | T | February 1, 1989 | 4–4 OT | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
16–23–13 |
| 53 | L | February 4, 1989 | 3–6 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
16–24–13 |
| 54 | W | February 5, 1989 | 5–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Rangers season The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:... ) |
17–24–13 |
| 55 | W | February 9, 1989 | 3–2 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1988–89 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season The 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season saw the Canucks finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 33 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties for 74 points. They met the first-place Calgary Flames in the Division Semi-finals and extended the series to a decisive seventh game... ) |
18–24–13 |
| 56 | L | February 11, 1989 | 1–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
18–25–13 |
| 57 | L | February 14, 1989 | 2–4 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
18–26–13 |
| 58 | L | February 15, 1989 | 2–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
18–27–13 |
| 59 | L | February 18, 1989 | 3–4 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
18–28–13 |
| 60 | W | February 21, 1989 | 2–1 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1988–89 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish in second place in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points... ) |
19–28–13 |
| 61 | T | February 22, 1989 | 5–5 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
19–28–14 |
| 62 | L | February 25, 1989 | 2–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
19–29–14 |
| 63 | W | February 28, 1989 | 4–3 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1988–89 1988–89 Washington Capitals season The 1988-89 Washington Capitals season saw the team finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a 41-29-10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two.-Game log:... ) |
20–29–14 |
| 64 | L | March 1, 1989 | 1–5 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
20–30–14 |
| 65 | W | March 4, 1989 | 4–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... ) |
21–30–14 |
| 66 | L | March 5, 1989 | 0–2 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season The 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season, was the franchise's fifteenth season, seventh as the Devils. After appearing in the playoffs the previous season, the Devils finished in fifth place in the Patrick Division to miss the playoffs for the thirteenth time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
21–31–14 |
| 67 | W | March 7, 1989 | 5–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
22–31–14 |
| 68 | T | March 11, 1989 | 2–2 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
22–31–15 |
| 69 | W | March 12, 1989 | 5–3 | St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
23–31–15 |
| 70 | L | March 14, 1989 | 3–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
23–32–15 |
| 71 | W | March 16, 1989 | 6–1 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
24–32–15 |
| 72 | W | March 18, 1989 | 3–0 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1988–89 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season The 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season, the team's 19th season of existence, saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 38 wins, 35 losses, and 7 ties for 83 points... ) |
25–32–15 |
| 73 | W | March 20, 1989 | 7–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1988–89 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish in second place in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points... ) |
26–32–15 |
| 74 | L | March 22, 1989 | 1–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Rangers season The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:... ) |
26–33–15 |
| 75 | L | March 23, 1989 | 1–3 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... ) |
26–34–15 |
| 76 | T | March 25, 1989 | 1–1 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
26–34–16 |
| 77 | L | March 27, 1989 | 2–3 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1988–89 1988–89 Calgary Flames season The 1988–89 Calgary Flames season was the 9th season for the Calgary Flames and 16th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . They won their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular season club and went on to win the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise... ) |
26–35–16 |
| 78 | L | March 29, 1989 | 1–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
26–36–16 |
| 79 | W | March 31, 1989 | 5–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
27–36–16 |
| 80 | L | April 2, 1989 | 2–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1988–89 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season The 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season saw the Jets finish in fifth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 26 wins, 42 losses, and 12 ties for 64 points.-Regular season:... ) |
27–37–16 |
Trades
| March 4, 1989 | To Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... Brian MacLellan Brian MacLellan Brian John MacLellan is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.After playing his college hockey at Bowling Green State University, MacLellan signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Kings in 1982... 4th round pick in 1989 1989 NHL Entry Draft The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Some believe that the Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft was the most successful ever, with 5,721 total NHL games played by the players selected.-Selections by round:... |
To Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... Perry Berezan Perry Berezan Perry Edmund Berezan is a former National Hockey League centre. He was drafted in the third round, 55th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.... Shane Churla Shane Churla Shane Churla is a former Canadian ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the sixth round, 110th overall, by the Hartford Whalers in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft... |
| March 7, 1989 | To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Dino Ciccarelli Dino Ciccarelli .Dino Ciccarelli is a Canadian former professional hockey player who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, primarily with the Minnesota North Stars. He scored 1,200 points in his NHL career. His 608 career NHL goals are also the most goals scored by a draft-eligible player who was not... Bob Rouse Bob Rouse -Playing career:A prototypical stay-at-home defenceman, Rouse was drafted in 1982 by the Minnesota North Stars. After playing parts of six season with the North Stars, Rouse was traded to the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline of the 1988–89 NHL season in the deal that also sent Dino... |
To Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... Mike Gartner Mike Gartner Michael Alfred Gartner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Phoenix Coyotes... Larry Murphy |
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Gagner Dave Gagner David R. Gagner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current Director of Player Development for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
75 | 35 | 43 | 78 | 104 |
| Dino Ciccarelli Dino Ciccarelli .Dino Ciccarelli is a Canadian former professional hockey player who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, primarily with the Minnesota North Stars. He scored 1,200 points in his NHL career. His 608 career NHL goals are also the most goals scored by a draft-eligible player who was not... |
65 | 32 | 27 | 59 | 64 |
| Neal Broten Neal Broten Neal LaMoy Broten is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played on the gold medal-winning "Miracle on Ice" hockey team in 1980, and in 1,099 NHL regular season games from 1981 – 1997 with the Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings... |
68 | 18 | 38 | 56 | 57 |
| Marc Habscheid Marc Habscheid Marc Joseph Habscheid is a former National Hockey League forward and current head coach and general manager of the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League. He was drafted in the 6th round, 113th Overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers... |
76 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 40 |
| Brian Bellows Brian Bellows Brian Bellows is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played nearly 1200 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals... |
60 | 23 | 27 | 50 | 55 |
| Brian MacLellan Brian MacLellan Brian John MacLellan is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.After playing his college hockey at Bowling Green State University, MacLellan signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Kings in 1982... |
60 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 104 |
| Dave Archibald Dave Archibald David J. Archibald is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently an assistant coach with the Western Hockey League's Chilliwack Bruins.-Playing career:... |
72 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 14 |
| Basil McRae Basil McRae Basil McRae played his major junior hockey with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey Association .In the 1980 NHL entry draft, the Quebec Nordiques drafted McRae in the 3rd round, 87th overall... |
78 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 365 |
| Stewart Gavin Stewart Gavin Robert Stewart "Stew" Gavin is a retired professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL between 1980 and 1993.... |
73 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 34 |
| Bob Brooke Bob Brooke Robert William Brooke is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 447 games in the National Hockey League between 1984 and 1990.... |
57 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 57 |
| Dušan Pašek Dušan Pašek Dušan Pašek was a professional ice hockey forward who played 48 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Minnesota North Stars... |
48 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 30 |
| Mike Gartner Mike Gartner Michael Alfred Gartner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Phoenix Coyotes... |
13 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Don Barber Don Barber Donald Barber is a retired National Hockey League forward. He played in 115 games with the Minnesota North Stars and Winnipeg Jets. He scored 25 goals and 32 assists.-External links:... |
23 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 8 |
| Larry DePalma Larry DePalma Lawrence Edward DePalma was a professional ice hockey player who played for the Minnesota North Stars, San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.-Regular season and playoffs:-External links:... |
43 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 102 |
| Curt Fraser Curt Fraser Curtis Martin Fraser is a former ice hockey player of dual American and Canadian citizenship... |
35 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 76 |
| Wally Schreiber Wally Schreiber Wally Schreiber is a retired ice hockey player. Schreiber was a member of the Canadian 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics ice hockey teams, winning two silver medals. He also played professionally in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars.His nephew is Mike Schreiber of the Hannover... |
25 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Perry Berezan Perry Berezan Perry Edmund Berezan is a former National Hockey League centre. He was drafted in the third round, 55th overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.... |
16 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Warren Babe Warren Babe Warren Babe is a former National Hockey League left winger. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the first round with the twelfth overall pick in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft... |
14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| Steve Gotaas Steve Gotaas Steven P. Gotaas was a professional ice hockey player who played 49 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins.- References :... |
12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Ken Hodge, Jr. Ken Hodge, Jr. Kenneth David Hodge, Jr. , was a Canadian-born American-raised professional hockey player for the Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins, and Tampa Bay Lightning... |
5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Terry Ruskowski Terry Ruskowski Terry W. "Rosco" Ruskowski is a former National Hockey League centre, who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars.... |
3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tom Martin Tom Martin (ice hockey) Tom Martin is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He was a fourth round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets, 74th overall, at the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played 92 National Hockey League games for the Jets, Hartford Whalers and Minnesota North Stars in a career predominantly spent in the American... |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Dennis Maruk Dennis Maruk Dennis John Maruk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1975 to 1989, scoring a career high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals in 1981–82.-Career:... |
6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Shane Churla Shane Churla Shane Churla is a former Canadian ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the sixth round, 110th overall, by the Hartford Whalers in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft... |
13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| Mitch Messier Mitch Messier Mitch Ronald Messier is a professional ice hockey player who played 20 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Minnesota North Stars.- References :... |
3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Kaminski Kevin Kaminski Kevin S. Kaminski is a former Canadian ice hockey player.Selected in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars, Kaminski only played one game for the North Stars before he was traded to the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for Gaetan Duchesne... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Zemlak Richard Zemlak Richard Andrew Zemlak is a retired Canadian Professional Hockey Forward who played 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Mike McHugh Mike McHugh Michael McHugh is a former National Hockey League left wing. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars with the first pick in the 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft.... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Chambers Shawn Chambers Shawn Randall Chambers is a retired American ice hockey player.A defenceman, Chambers played college hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks from 1985-1987... |
72 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 80 |
| Frank Musil Frank Musil František Musil , known mostly as Frank Musil, is a former professional ice hockey player. Musil is a scout for the Edmonton Oilers and assistant coach for the Czech national ice hockey team.-Playing career:... |
55 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 54 |
| Craig Hartsburg Craig Hartsburg Craig William Hartsburg is a retired Canadian professional hockey player and associate coach in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames. He also coached in the Ontario Hockey League. He has previously been an NHL head coach with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and... |
30 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 47 |
| Bob Rouse Bob Rouse -Playing career:A prototypical stay-at-home defenceman, Rouse was drafted in 1982 by the Minnesota North Stars. After playing parts of six season with the North Stars, Rouse was traded to the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline of the 1988–89 NHL season in the deal that also sent Dino... |
66 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 124 |
| Curt Giles Curt Giles Curtis Jon Giles is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, Giles had two tours with the North Stars . During each tour, his steady defensive play helped guide the North Stars to finals appearances in 1981 and 1991. Giles also... |
76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 77 |
| Ville Siren Ville Sirén Ville Jussi Sirén is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defender.He later began working as an ice hockey scout for the Washington Capitals and Ilves. He scouts for the St. Louis Blues.-External links:*... |
38 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 58 |
| Larry Murphy | 13 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| Reed Larson Reed Larson Reed David Larson is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman and former captain of the Detroit Red Wings who played 904 regular season games in the National Hockey League between 1976 and 1990... |
11 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Moe Mantha, Jr. Moe Mantha, Jr. Maurice William Mantha, Jr. is a retired American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and former coach who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota North Stars and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing... |
16 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Dean Kolstad Dean Kolstad Dean Kolstad is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft... |
25 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 42 |
| Mark Hardy | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 26 |
| Mark Tinordi Mark Tinordi Mark D. Tinordi is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for twelve seasons between 1987–88 and 1998–99.... |
47 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 107 |
| Link Gaetz Link Gaetz Link Gaetz, aka "the Missing Link", is a former professional ice hockey player known for his battles when he was an up-and-coming enforcer in the National Hockey League and his troubles on and off the ice while in the minor leagues... |
12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| Gord Dineen Gord Dineen Gordon M. Dineen is an American professional ice hockey coach. He is a former NHL defenceman.Although born in Canada, Dineen spent much of his youth in the United States, while his father Bill Dineen played and coached professionally. He returned to Canada to play major junior hockey for the... |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Mike Berger Mike Berger Michael Berger is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for the Minnesota North Stars.He also played in the Central Hockey League for the Tulsa Oilers.-External links:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Paul Jerrard Paul Jerrard Paul C. Jerrard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played one season in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars.-External links:... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Rob Zettler Rob Zettler Rob Zettler is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons with the Minnesota North Stars, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Casey Jon Casey Jonathan James Casey is a retired American ice hockey goaltender.Jon Casey was born in Grand Rapids Minnesota to James and Colleen Casey. He is the second of four children... |
55 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 3.06 |
| Kari Takko Kari Takko Kari Maurits Takko is a retired Finnish ice hockey goaltender.- Playing career :He played six seasons in the NHL, serving as a backup to Don Beaupre, Jon Casey and Bill Ranford. He was selected in the tenth round of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, 200th overall, by the Quebec Nordiques, but was unable... |
32 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3.48 |
| Jarmo Myllys Jarmo Myllys Jarmo Myllys is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars as their ninth-round pick, #172 overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft... |
6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5.55 |
| Don Beaupre Don Beaupre Donald William Beaupre is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Beaupre in his 17 seasons in the NHL played for four teams: the Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Playing career:Beaupre emerged as a goaltender in the OHA for... |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.05 |
Playoffs
Norris Division Semi-Finals- Minnesota North Stars vs. St. Louis Blues
Date Away Score Home Score Notes April 5 Minnesota North Stars 3 St. Louis Blues 4 (OT) April 6 Minnesota North Stars 3 St. Louis Blues 4 (OT) April 8 St. Louis Blues 5 Minnesota North Stars 3 April 9 St. Louis Blues 4 Minnesota North Stars 5 April 11 Minnesota North Stars 1 St. Louis Blues 6
St. Louis wins the series 4–1
Roster
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