A player’s jersey number is a vital part of the hockey fan experience. It’s how we recognize a player on the ice and if we like a player enough, we’ll wear that number on our backs. Some players are so synonymous with their numbers that the number can be used in place of the last names—#99 – Wayne Gretzky, #66 – Mario Lemieux, #87 – Sidney Crosby, #97 – Connor McDavid. These players may share a number with players who came before them, but now, their numbers are as recognizable as their names.
Likewise, some teams have numbers that have been worn by many players with no one wearing the number for more than a few seasons. In contrast, there are numbers that are less common either because they haven’t been requested often or because it was retired following a player’s career. This collection of articles is about the numbers that have only been worn once in a franchise’s history.
- Anaheim Ducks Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Boston Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Buffalo Sabres Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Calgary Flames Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Edmonton Oilers Players and Their Unique Numbers
- New York Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Ottawa Senators Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Pittsburgh Penguins Players and Their Unique Numbers
- St. Louis Blues Players and Their Unique Numbers
- Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers and Their Unique Numbers
