Mark Howe

Published in 2011 Hockey Inductees
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A top forward in the WHA, Mark Howe (along with his father, Gordie) took the Houston Aeros to a pair of Avco Cup wins in the 1970’s. As he moved to New England, and later joined the NHL with the Whalers, Mark Howe emerged as one of the game’s top defenseman, who was a power play anchor and gifted two way player. It took him a lot longer to get into the Hockey Hall of Fame, as he was not only in his father’s shadow, but his WHA accomplishments were seemingly overlooked by the Hall. Thankfully, he took his rightful place alongside Gordie in 2011.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Elected In: Saturday, 01 January 2011
Position: Defence
Played For: Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers
Non-NHL Teams: Houston Aeros (WHA)
New England Whalers (WHA)
Team U.S.A. (1972 Olympics & 1981 Canada Cup)
Major Accolades and Awards: Lou Kaplan Trophy (1) (1974)
First Team All Star (3) (1983, 1986 & 1987)
WHA First Team All Star (1) (1979)
WHA Second Team All Star (2) (1974 & 1977)
All Star Games (4) (1981, 1983, 1986 & 1988)
Avco Cups (2) (Houston Aeros, 1974 & 1975)