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Tags: 1981 NHL Entry Draft

John Vanbiesbrouck

Matthew Zator | June 29, 2021

Born: September 4, 1963 Draft: 1981 Rangers #72 Overall Hometown: Detroit, MI Position: Goaltender Known For: Nicknamed “the Beezer” Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Retired John Vanbiesbrouck…

Ron Francis

Kerry Collins | May 8, 2021

Born: March 1, 1963 Draft: 1981, Whalers, 4th Overall Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Position: C Known For: 2nd Most Assists Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Seattle Kraken…

Grant Fuhr

Kerry Collins | May 8, 2021

Born: September 28, 1962 Draft: 1981 Oilers, 8th Overall Hometown: Spruce Grove, Alberta Position: Goaltender Known For: First Black Player in Hockey Hall of Fame Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: Canada…

Gerard Gallant

Matthew Zator | May 4, 2021

Born: September 2, 1963 Draft: 1981 Red Wings #107 Overall Hometown: Summerside, PEI Position: LW Known For: Jack Adams Award Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: New York Rangers…

Al MacInnis

Matthew Zator | April 25, 2021

Born: July 11, 1963 Draft: 1981 Flames #15 Overall Hometown: Inverness, NS Position: D Known For: Hard Slap Shot Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Allan MacInnis (born July 11, 1963)…

Dale Hawerchuk

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2021

Born: April 4, 1963 Draft: 1981 Jets #1 Overall Hometown: Toronto, ON Position: C Known For: Hall of Fame Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Dale Hawerchuk (April 4, 1963 –…

Alain Vigneault

Kyle Knopp | March 24, 2021

Born: May 14, 1961 Draft: 1981 Blues, 167th overall Hometown: Québec, QC, CAN Position: Defense Known For: Jack Adams Award Shoots: Left National Team: Canada   Alain Vigneault (born…

Chris Chelios

Kerry Collins | March 11, 2021

Born: January 25, 1962 Draft: 1981 Canadiens, #40 overall Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Position: Defenseman Known For: Hall of Fame Shoots: Right National Team: United States Current Status: Retired Christos Kostas “Chris” Chelios (born…

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