95. Red Berenson

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While Gordon “Red” Berenson would win a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1965, he really did not have much to do with that title. Unable to find a permanent spot on their roster, he would be traded to the New York Rangers but it was when he was traded to the expansion St. Louis Blues early into the 1967-68 he would not just find a place in the professional ranks but in a starring capacity.

Berenson was considered by many to be one of the top players in the new Western Division and he would take the St. Louis Blues to three straight Stanley Cup Finals. Berenson would have four straight 50 Point seasons including an 82 Point season (1968-69) where he would finish fourth in Hart Trophy voting. The next season he had 72 Points, was the league leader in Game Winning Goals and was third in Hart Trophy voting. He would later have a pair of 60 Point seasons for the Detroit Red Wings.

While it was in a limited role, Berenson was chosen to represent Canada in the Summit Series for Canada were they defeated the Soviet Union in 1972.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1981
Position: Center
Games Played: 987
Notable Statistics:
261 Goals
397 Assists
658 Points
-124 Plus/Minus
303 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
51.1 Point Shares

85 Playoff Games
23 Goals
14 Assists
37 Points
-14 Plus/Minus
49 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues
Non-NHL Teams: Team Canada (1972 Summit Series, World Hockey Championship 1959)
Regina Pats (SJHL)
Flin Flon Bombers (WCJHL)
University of Michigan (NCAA)
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (6) (1965, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 & 1974)
Most Game-Winning Goals (1) (1970)
Stanley Cup Rings (1) (Montreal Canadiens, 1965)
Summit Series Win (1972)
World Hockey Championship Gold Medal (1) (Canada, 1959)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 3rd in 1970 & 4th in 1969 Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes: 5th in 1969 2 Top Ten Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Assists Finish 2 Top Ten Points Finishes 1 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finish 1 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finish 1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goals Finish 3 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finishes 3 Top Ten Shots Finishes 2 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
Rankings: None