Clark Gillies enjoyed a stellar WHL career with the Pats, including an incredible 1973-74 campaign.
In 65 games he tallied 112 points and played an instrumental role in the team’s Memorial Cup Championship run that season.
Gillies was drafted fourth overall by the New York Islanders in the 1974 NHL Draft.
He enjoyed a tremendously successful 14-year NHL career, including winning four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983.
In his 958 games over 12 seasons with the Islanders and two more with the Buffalo Sabres.
Gillies scored 697 points (319 goals, 378 assists), scoring 94 more (47 goals, 47 assists) in 164 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
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Is Clark Gillies in the Hall of Fame?
Gillies was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.
His No. 9 has been retired by both the Regina Pats and the New York Islanders.
How did Clark Gillies die?
Gillies whose death was announced on Friday is reported to have died of cancer.
When did Clark Gillies die?
He died on Friday, January 21, 2022.
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