Phil Esposito

A true hockey icon, Phil Esposito once held the record for most goals in a season (76) and points (152) before a youngster named Wayne Gretzky broke them.  Esposito won 2 Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins (1970, 1972).  In addition to his 2 Stanley Cups, Esposito also won 5 Art Ross Trophies as the NHL’s scoring leader 5 times and is a 2 time winner of the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.  Esposito was also a member of Team Canada during the infamous 1972 Summit Series and the 1976 Canada Cup.  In recognition for his outstanding career, Esposito was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984, his first year of eligibility.  In retirement, Esposito served as General Manager of the New York Rangers from 1986 to 1989 and the Tampa Bay Lightning from 1992 to 1998.  Esposito is currently a member of the Lightning’s broadcast team.