In addition to the Maple Leafs, “Eddie O” played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Rangers, he would help them win the Stanley Cup in 1994. Internationally, he played many times for the United States from the Olympics in 1984 to the three Canada Cups (1984, 1987 & 1991) the latter of which saw him help the U.S. to a Silver Medal. He also played on five World Hockey Championship Teams.
Olczyk would be inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
189. Ed Olczyk
Falling six points shy of 800 over his NHL career, Ed Olczyk would play for six teams in the league, the best of which was when he would score 75, 90 & 88 Points respectively in his three full seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs (1987-88 to 1989-90).
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2003
- Position: Center
- Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets
- Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1984, Canada Cup 1984, 1987 & 1991, World Hockey Championship 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989 & 1993)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (1) (New York Rangers, 1994))
Canada Cup Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1991)
Should Ed Olczyk be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 33.3%
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