There really is not that many players who have competed in over 1,000 NHL Regular Season Games.  Gordie Roberts is in that club but when you throw in the fact that he had another 300 plus in the World Hockey Association, you have a 19-year veteran who had quite the long career in professional hockey.

Like many Defenceman Gordie Roberts did not light the lamp often but he did provide offensive spark providing the Minnesota North Stars with 30 Assists or more five times.  Perhaps calling Roberts a “spark” is inaccurate as he was better classified as a rugged player who could steal the puck and help create a counter attack, something that he did often.  While Roberts did not win a Cup with the North Stars his veteran presence was felt in back-to-back titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins.