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Doug Gilmour

Doug Gilmour is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and executive, best known for his NHL career as a centre from 1983 to 2003.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Doug Gilmour is a Canadian former NHL centre who played 20 seasons. He is best known for his Stanley Cup win with the Calgary Flames in 1989 and his Hall of Fame induction in 2011.

What it is

Doug Gilmour is a former professional ice hockey centre from Kingston, Ontario. He played 20 NHL seasons from 1983 to 2003, suiting up for seven teams including the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs. He was drafted 134th overall in 1982 by the St. Louis Blues.

Key achievements

Gilmour recorded 1,414 regular-season points (450 goals, 964 assists) in 1,474 games. He won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989 and the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward in 1993. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011.

Why it matters

Gilmour is widely recognized as one of the top Canadian two-way forwards of his era. The Toronto Maple Leafs retired his No. 93 in 2016, cementing his legacy with the franchise. His career is especially significant to Canadian hockey fans for his time with the Flames and Maple Leafs.

In short

  • Played 20 NHL seasons across seven teams.
  • Recorded 1,414 points in 1,474 regular-season games.
  • Won the Stanley Cup in 1989 with Calgary.
  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011.
Canadian angle

Gilmour is a Canadian-born NHL player from Kingston, Ontario, and one of the best-known Canadian centres of his generation. His career is especially significant to Canadian hockey fans through his time with the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs.[1][2][10]

Quick questions

Who is Doug Gilmour?
Doug Gilmour is a Canadian former NHL centre known for his 20-season career, Stanley Cup win with Calgary in 1989, and Hockey Hall of Fame induction in 2011.
When was Doug Gilmour born?
He was born on June 25, 1963, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Did Doug Gilmour win the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Gilmour
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, draft position, NHL career span, teams, and regular-season scoring totals.
  2. National Hockey League — https://www.nhl.com/player/doug-gilmour-8447206
    Supports: Retirement date, career points, Hall of Fame induction, and jersey retirement by the Maple Leafs.
  3. Hockey Hall of Fame — https://www.hhof.com/induction_archives/ind11Gilmour.shtml
    Supports: Retirement date, career scoring totals, and playoff statistics.
  4. Ontario Sports Hall of Fame — https://ontariosportshalloffame.com/inductees/sports-specialties/hockey/doug-gilmour/
    Supports: Teams played for, captaincy, Stanley Cup win, Selke Trophy, and career totals.
  5. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/gilmodo01.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Hall of Fame induction, career totals, and Stanley Cup win.