John Bucyk
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John Bucyk, affectionately known as "Chief," became a beloved figure in the world of professional hockey. Born on May 12, 1935, in Edmonton, Alberta, Bucyk's journey into the sport began in the junior leagues, where his talent quickly became apparent. His professional career took off when he joined the Detroit Red Wings, marking the start of a long

John Bucyk, affectionately known as "Chief," became a beloved figure in the world of professional hockey. Born on May 12, 1935, in Edmonton, Alberta, Bucyk's journey into the sport began in the junior leagues, where his talent quickly became apparent. His professional career took off when he joined the Detroit Red Wings, marking the start of a long

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1956-1978

Goals

556

#28 All-Time

Assists

813

#31 All-Time

Points

1,369

#27 All-Time

Plus/Minus

146

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Career Timeline

1956-1957

Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

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1958-1978

Boston Bruins (NHL)

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Born May 12th, 1935

Age 89 years old

Height / Weight 6' 0" 215 lbs

Position L

Sweater #s 20 · 9

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