Harry Howell (ice hockey)
| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
| Pro clubs | New York Rangers Oakland Seals Los Angeles Kings New York Golden Blades New Jersey Knights San Diego Mariners Calgary Cowboys |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | December 28, 1932 , Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Pro career | 1952 – 1976 |
| Hall of Fame, 1979 | |
Henry Vernon "Harry" Howell (born December 28, 1932, in Hamilton, Ontario)[1] was a Canadian professional hockey player and longtime star for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. A stalwart, stay at home defenceman, in 1967 Howell was the last player in the pre-expansion era to win the Norris Trophy,[2] and famously (and prophetically) said that 'he was glad he won the trophy then, because Bobby Orr would from then on forward.'[3]
Howell's playing weight was 195 and he stood 6 foot 1 inches tall. He played seventeen years wearing number 3 for the Rangers[4] then he played another eight years in professional hockey; two with Oakland/California Seals, three with the Los Angeles Kings, and one each with three WHA teams: New York Golden Blades/New Jersey Knights, San Diego Mariners, and Calgary Cowboys.[5]
Howell played 1411 NHL games and 170 WHA games, scoring 101 goals and 360 assists for 461 points.[6] He was named a First Team All-Star in 1967, and played in All-Star Games in 1954, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968 and 1970. At the time of his leaving the NHL, he had played more games as a defenceman than anyone else, and remains sixth in all time games played as a defenseman. Also holds the record of most games played in the NHL wearing a New York Rangers sweater, 1160 games.[6]
After retirement, he went on to coach the Minnesota North Stars in the 1978-79 season. Also in 1979, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.[7]
In 1990, he finally won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Edmonton Oilers when he served as a scout.[8]
In 2008, the New York Rangers announced they would retire his number and hang his #3 from the rafters of Madison Square Garden.[9]
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- ^ Cole, Stephen (2006). The Canadian Hockey Atlas. Doubleday Canada. ISBN 978-0-385-66093-8 (0-385-66093-6).
- ^ "[http://www.nhl.com/hockeyu/history/norris_winners051702.html In the know on the Norris (www.nhl.com)]". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey: Silverware- James Norris Memorial Trophy Winner (www.legendsofhockey.net)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ "Legends of Hockey Spotlight, Treasure Chest (www.hhof.com)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ "NOPAC TALENT: America's Premier Celebrity & Sports Talent Agency (www.nopactalent.com)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ a b "Hockey Database: Harry Howell (www.hockeydb.com)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ "Hockey Hall of Fame: "Stanley Cup Journal" (www.hhof.com)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ "TML Fever: Stanley Cup Rings (www.tmlfever.com)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ "Canada.com: Red's Notebook, Red Fisher of the Gazette (April 12, 2008)". Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- Harry Howell's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Harry Howell's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
| Preceded by Jacques Laperrière |
Winner of the Norris Trophy 1967 |
Succeeded by Bobby Orr |
| Preceded by Don Raleigh |
New York Rangers captains 1955-57 |
Succeeded by George Sullivan |
