Darryl Sittler
Canadian ice hockey player
Darryl Glen Sittler (born September 18, 1950) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1970 to 1985. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings. He was put in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989. In 2017, Sittler was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' by the NHL.[1]
Darryl Sittler | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1989 | |||
Born |
St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada | September 18, 1950||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers Detroit Red Wings | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft |
8th overall, 1970 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
Playing career | 1970–1985 | ||
Website |
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On February 7, 1976, Sittler set an NHL record for most points scored by one person in a game. He scored ten points (six goals and four assists) against the Boston Bruins. He is the newest player to score six goals in one game.[2]
References
change- ↑ "100 Greatest NHL Players". NHL.com. January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ↑ Kreiser, John (February 7, 2017). "Darryl Sittler's 10-point performance unmatched". NHL.com. Retrieved November 30, 2018.