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Al Secord

Born:March 3, 1958Draft:1978 Bruins #16 Overall
Hometown:Sudbury, ONPosition:LW
Known For:“The Party Line”Shoots:Left
National Team:Canada

Alan William Secord (born March 3, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left wing who played in the National Hockey League for twelve seasons from 1978–79 until 1989–90. Over the course of his long career, he played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Philadelphia Flyers. He was also part of the vaunted “Party Line” of the 1980s where he teamed up with Steve Larmer and Denis Savard to form one of the most lethal lines in Blackhawks’ history. He’s now a captain for American Airlines, flying Boeing 737s.

Steve Larmer, Al Secord, and Denis Savard
Publicity portrait of three of members of the Chicago Blackhawks ice hockey team, 1982-1983 season. From left, Canadians, Steve Larmer, Al Secord, and Denis Savard. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)

Al Secord Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Dec. 18, 1980Boston BruinsChicago Blackhawks LogoMike O’Connell
Sep. 3, 1987Chicago Blackhawks LogoEddie OlczykToronto Maple LeafsBob McGill
Rick Vaive
Steve Thomas
Feb. 7, 1989Toronto Maple LeafsPhiladelphia Flyers1989 5th-Round Pick
(Keith Carney)

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • Ranked #18 on the Blackhawks all-time goals list with 213
  • U20 WJC Silver Medal (1977)

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