The Top Five Hockey Wingers of All Time
We’re counting down the top five hockey wingers of all time! From Gordie Howe to Bobby Orr these are the players that have left their mark on the game.
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League during which time he redefined what it meant to be a successful professional hockey player He is universally recognized as the greatest player of all time, and his accomplishments continue to dazzle fans and experts alike. Throughout his career, Gretzky set or tied 61 NHL records. He still holds 40 of those records today, including most goals (894), most assists (1,963) and most points (2,857).
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux is widely considered to be one of the greatest Hockey Players of all time. He was a dominant force on the ice, using his size and strength to power his way past defenders. He was also an incredible playmaker, able to set up his teammates for goals with his pinpoint passing. In addition to all of that, Lemieux was also a gifted scorer, capable of putting the puck in the net with regularity. In total, he tallied 1,723 points in 1,315 games over the course of his career.
Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. He played for the Detroit Red Wings for most of his career, winning six Stanley Cups and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972. Howe was known for his physical play and scored more than 1,000 goals in his career.
Bobby Orr
Bobby Orr is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He played for the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks in a career that spanned from 1966 to 1978. Orr is the only defenseman to ever win the league MVP Award three times. He led the Bruins to two Stanley Cup championships and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979.
Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman is a Canadian former professional Ice Hockey player who served as captain of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1986 to 2006. He is currently the General Manager and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay Lightning Yzerman led the Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009.
