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300. Russ Courtnall

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300. Russ Courtnall

A member of the Canadian Olympic Team in 1984, Russ Courtnall would have his best years in professional hockey with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens where he would have 100 Goals for each franchise and had a 70 Point season for each team.  Courtnall would actually have his best individual years with the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars where in the 1992/93 and 1993/94 campaigns he had back to back Point totals of 79 and 80 respectively, the latter season seeing him make his only All-Star Team.

Courtnall’s 1991 season should also be mentioned as Internationally he represented Canada in a Gold Medal winning Canada Cup and Silver Medal World Hockey Championship.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Duncan, British Colombia, Canada
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2001
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Played For: Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (Olympics 1984, Canada Cup 1991, World Hockey Championship 1991)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (1) (1994)

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)

    Canada Cup Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 1991)

    World Hockey Championship Silver Medal (1) (Canada, 1991)

Should Russ Courtnall be in the Hall of Fame?

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No opinion. - 33.3%
No way! - 66.7%
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