Blake Dunlop
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Blake Robert Dunlop was a National Hockey League
forward during the 1970s and early 1980s. He grew up in Ottawa and played four seasons for the OHA
's Ottawa 67's
. Dunlop was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars
in the 2nd round, 18th overall, in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft
.
, Minnesota's minor league team. He was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers
and then to the St. Louis Blues
where he experienced his most successful years. Dunlop would go on to receive the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
in 1981 with the Blues. He retired from the NHL
with the Detroit Red Wings
following the 1983–84 season. After 550 NHL games Blake Dunlop had recorded 130 goals and 274 assists for a total of 404 points.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
forward during the 1970s and early 1980s. He grew up in Ottawa and played four seasons for the OHA
Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior level ice hockey teams in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Other Ontario sanctioning bodies along with the...
's Ottawa 67's
Ottawa 67's
The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:...
. Dunlop was drafted by the 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...
in the 2nd round, 18th overall, in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft
1973 NHL Amateur Draft
The 1973 NHL Amateur Draft, the 11th National Hockey League draft was the first to be held on a separate day from other league activities on May 15, 1973, at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec so it would not overshadow the rest of the league meetings. Previously, the league had held the...
.
Playing career
For his first four seasons he would spend much of his time with the New Haven NighthawksNew Haven Nighthawks
The New Haven Nighthawks are a former ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1972 to 1992. They had affiliations with the Minnesota North Stars , New York Islanders , New York Rangers , and Los Angeles Kings...
, Minnesota's minor league team. He was traded to the 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...
and then to the St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade...
where he experienced his most successful years. Dunlop would go on to receive the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association after each team nominates one...
in 1981 with the Blues. He retired from the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
with the 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...
following the 1983–84 season. After 550 NHL games Blake Dunlop had recorded 130 goals and 274 assists for a total of 404 points.
Awards and achievements
- 1973: OHAOntario Hockey AssociationThe Ontario Hockey Association is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior level ice hockey teams in the Province of Ontario. The OHA is sanctioned by the Ontario Hockey Federation along with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Other Ontario sanctioning bodies along with the...
Second All-Star Team - 19781977–78 AHL seasonThe 1977–78 AHL season was the 42nd season of the American Hockey League. The season was in jeopardy when the last of the original eight franchises of the "International-American Hockey League", the Rhode Island Reds folded in the offseason, and the AHL was left with five teams...
: AHLAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
First All-Star Team - 1978: Fred T. Hunt Memorial AwardFred T. Hunt Memorial AwardThe Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award is an American Hockey League trophy awarded annually to the player best exemplifying sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey. The award is voted upon by players and members of the media around the American Hockey League.The award is named for Fred T...
(Sportsmanship – AHL) - 1978: Les Cunningham AwardLes Cunningham AwardThe Les Cunningham Award is given annually to American Hockey League's "Most Valuable Player" of the regular season, as voted on by AHL media and players....
(MVP – AHL) - 1981: Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (For perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication)
Career statistics
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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1969-70 Ottawa 67's OHA 45 17 15 32 10 -- -- -- -- --
1970-71 Ottawa 67's OHA 62 44 46 90 39 -- -- -- -- --
1971-72 Ottawa 67's OHA 62 32 52 84 41 -- -- -- -- --
1972-73 Ottawa 67's OHA 62 60 99 159 50 -- -- -- -- --
1973-74 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 59 37 41 78 25 10 7 7 14 4
1973-74 Minnesota North Stars NHL 12 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
1974-75 Minnesota North Stars NHL 52 9 18 27 8 -- -- -- -- --
1975-76 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 10 2 10 12 8 -- -- -- -- --
1975-76 Minnesota North Stars NHL 33 9 11 20 8 -- -- -- -- --
1976-77 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 76 33 60 93 16 6 2 4 6 14
1976-77 Minnesota North Stars NHL 3 0 1 1 0 -- -- -- -- --
1977-78 Maine Mariners AHL 62 29 53 82 24 10 5 4 9 12
1977-78 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 3 0 1 1 0 -- -- -- -- --
1977-78 Fort Worth Texans CHL 6 4 2 6 11 -- -- -- -- --
1978-79 Maine Mariners AHL 12 9 6 15 6 -- -- -- -- --
1978-79 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 66 20 28 48 16 8 1 1 2 4
1979-80 St. Louis Blues NHL 72 18 27 45 28 3 0 2 2 2
1980-81 St. Louis Blues NHL 80 20 67 87 40 11 0 3 3 4
1981-82 St. Louis Blues NHL 77 25 53 78 32 10 2 2 4 4
1982-83 St. Louis Blues NHL 78 22 44 66 14 4 1 1 2 0
1983-84 Detroit Red Wings NHL 57 6 14 20 20 4 0 1 1 4
1983-84 St. Louis Blues NHL 17 1 10 11 4 -- -- -- -- --
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NHL Totals 550 130 274 404 172 40 4 10 14 18