Detroit Red Wings: Who are the All-Time Top Scoring Forwards
By Chris Giles
Alex Delvecchio
GP: 1,550
G: 456
A: 825
PTS: 1,281
Alex Delvecchio played his entire 24 year NHL career with Detroit. During the 1950-51 season, Delvecchio played his first NHL game. Delvecchio was named captain of the Red Wings in 1962 and remained captain for 11 seasons.
Delvecchio played in the playoffs 14 times scoring 104 points in 121 games. Delvecchio played on three Stanley Cup Championship teams during the 1950’s.
Delvecchio was named to the Second NHL All-Star Team twice during his career. He was a Lady Byng recipient three times during his career, a testament to how clean Delvecchio played the game. In 1974, Delvecchio was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for his NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey.
In 1973, after only playing 11 games, Delvecchio retired and immediately became Head Coach of the Red Wings. He held the position of GM/Head Coach for three additional seasons.
In 1977-78, Alex Delvecchio was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Delvecchio played in alumni games for charity for many years following his retirement. I was fortunate enough to watch Delvecchio play an alumni game in Welland, ON. After the game I went into the dressing room and got a chance to meet Mr. Delvecchio for the first and only time. He was funny and a true gentleman during my interaction with him.