Michael Dean Bossy
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Michael Dean Bossy 🇨🇦

Mike Bossy (Known as "Mike Bossy")
["ice_hockey_player","right_winger","stanley_cup_champion","hall_of_famer"]
Born Jan 22, 1957 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Passed Away Apr 15, 2022 Rosemère, Quebec, Canada
Lifespan 65 years old
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Notice / Correction
"I didn't shoot to score; I shot expecting every single puck to go in."

Archival Overview

Deadly, gentlemanly New York Islanders sniper celebrated as the most pure and prolific goal-scorer in NHL history, leading the Islanders dynasty to four consecutive Stanley Cups (1980–1983) and holding the NHL record for highest goals-per-game average (0.762).

Biographical Record

Michael Dean Bossy was born in Montreal, the fifth of ten children, and set scoring records in junior hockey with the Laval National. Drafted 15th overall by the New York Islanders in 1977, he boldly promised general manager Bill Torrey he would score 50 goals as a rookie; he delivered 53, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as Rookie of the Year.

Paired with center Bryan Trottier and Clark Gillies on the legendary "Trio Grande" line, Bossy possessed an unmatched release, scoring without needing to dust off the puck. In January 1981, he matched Maurice Richard's legendary record of 50 goals in 50 games. Bossy led the Islanders to four straight Stanley Cup titles, scored at least 50 goals in nine consecutive seasons (an NHL record), and won three Lady Byng Trophies for sportsmanship, entering the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991.

Key Life Milestones

January 24, 1981

50 Goals in 50 Games

Became only the second player in NHL history after Maurice Richard to score 50 goals in 50 games.

May 16, 1982

Conn Smythe Trophy and 3rd Stanley Cup

Won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, scoring 17 playoff goals to secure the Islanders' third straight Cup.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Private
Rosemère, Quebec, Canada
GPS: 45.6333, -73.8000
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