Darryl Sittler
Retired NHL (HOF)
Darryl Sittler played in the NHL from 1970 until 1985 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings. Sittler set an NHL record that still stands for most points scored in one game when he recorded ten points (six goals, four assists) against the Boston Bruins.
Sittler grew up in St. Jacobs, Ontario and was selected by the Maple Leafs in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He had an incredible year in 1975-1976. On February 7, 1976, he produced the greatest offensive game in the history of the NHL, guaranteeing his place in the record books even after Wayne Gretzky had come and gone. Toronto was hosting the Boston Bruins, a team on a seven-game winning streak. The Bruins had recently reacquired Gerry Cheevers, but coach Don Cherry wanted to give the goalie a rest before his upcoming Boston homecoming and started rookie Dave Reece instead. The Leafs beat the Bruins 11-4, but Stittler was the big story. He had two assists in the first period, three goals and two assists in the second and another hat trick in the third. The total of six goals and four assists set a league record for points in one game that had previously been held by Maurice “Rocket” Richard with eight. Midway through his 1981-82 season, Sittler demanded a trade due to battles with management in Toronto. In January he was sent to the Philadelphia Flyers. Stittler had a great season in 1982-1983, netting 83 points and a spot in the All-Star Game. He was traded to the Detroit Red Wings before the 1984-1985 season and retired. Sittler was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.
