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21. Ed Van Impe

21. Ed Van Impe
A three time All Star as a Philadelphia Flyers, Ed Van Impe would probably tell you himself that he was not blessed with a lot of offensive skill or fancy moves but what he did have was a plethora of toughness and a determination to keep the puck from reaching the net at all cost.  Van Impe excelled at blocking shots and working the corners and stifling offensive rushes.  The member of the Broad Street Bullies would win back-to-back Stanley Cups in the 1970 and he as a top ten finisher twice in Defensive Point Shares.  Phiadelphia enshrined Van Impe into their franchise Hall of Fame in 1993.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defence
  • Acquired: Selected from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Expansion Draft 6/6/67.
  • Departed: Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins with Bobby Taylor for Gary Inness and Cash 3/19/76.
  • Games Played: 620
  • Notable Statistics: 19 Goals
    107 Assists
    126 Points
    891 PIM
    .20 PPG
    +68 Plus/Minus
    39.7 Point Shares

    57 Playoff Games
    1 Goal
    11 Assists
    12 Points
    120 PIM
    .21 PPG
    +9 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Champion (1974 & 1975)
    All-Star (1969, 1974 & 1975)

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