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Bossy, 65, died on April 15, 2022, of lung cancer.
Brother-in-law: Pierre Creamer
Mike Bossy is one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, ranking 3rd all-time with 1.497 points per game (minimum 100 GP). The Islanders Hall of Famer scored 573 goals and 553 assists over his 10-year career, winning the Calder Trophy, Maurice Richard (x2), Lady Byng (x3), and 4 straight Stanley Cups from 1980-83. The 7x All-star recorded 9 straight 50-goal seasons, reaching the 60-goal mark in 5 of those years.
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06/07/2017 |
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The Players' Tribune |
Drafted 1977, 5 #44 overall by Indianapolis Racers in the WHA Amateur Draft
Number 22 retired by New York Islanders
Cult/Star player for New York Islanders
Trivia
- Michael Dean Bossy is better known as Mike Bossy, but he was referred to as Michel Bossy during his junior hockey days