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282. Dave Christian

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282. Dave Christian
Dave Christian is best known for being a member of the United States 1980 Olympic Gold Medal winning team but he was far more than just a member of the Miracle on Ice Team.  Christian was never a top five finisher in any major individual award but he was the recipient of Lady Byng Trophy and Frank J. Selke Award voting and he would have three 70 Point Seasons, two with the Winnipeg Jets and one with the Washington Capitals.  Christian scored 773 Points over his NHL career.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Warroad, Minnesota, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1997
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Games Played: 1009
  • Notable Statistics:

    340 Goals
    433 Assists
    773 Points
    -64 Plus/Minus
    284 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*
    54.4 Point Shares

    102 Playoff Games
    32 Goals
    25 Assists
    57 Points
    -14 Plus/Minus
    27 PIM
    N/A Blocked Shots*
    N/A Hits*
    N/A Takeaways*
    N/A Giveaways*

    *These became stats in the 2007-08 Season.

  • Played For: Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team U.S.A. (Olympics 1980, Canada Cup 1981, 1984 & 1991, World Hockey Championship 1989, World Junior Hockey Championship 1979)
    North Dakota (NCAA)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)
    All-Star (1) (1991)
    Olympic Gold Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1980)
    Canada Cup Silver Medal (1) (U.S.A., 1991)

  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes:
    6th in 1986
    1 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finish
  • Rankings: None

Should Dave Christian be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
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! - 25%

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