Phil Esposito - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1991, he and his younger brother co-founded the Tampa Bay Lightning, the first NHL expansion team in Florida. The elder Esposito served as the franchise's first president and general manager until 1998; he now serves as Tampa Bay's radio colour commentator.
Phil Esposito: 100 Greatest NHL Players
WEBJan 1, 2017 · Premier goal-scorer in early '70s helped Bruins win Stanley Cup twice. Phil Esposito was hockey's version of Willie Sutton, the prolific American bank robber. Asked why he robbed banks, Sutton...
NHL99: Phil Esposito’s boldness followed him from the ice to NHL …
WEBJan 27, 2023 · In a 19-year career, Esposito played 1,282 NHL games, scored 717 goals and 1,590 points, won the Stanley Cup twice with the Boston Bruins, led Canada to victory in the seminal 1972 Summit Series...
Phil Esposito: A Look Back At A Hockey Hall Of Fame Career
WEBA look at some of the highlights of the National Hockey League career of Phil Esposito. The member of the Hockey Hall of Fame began his NHL career in 1963-64...
The Journey of Phil Esposito: A Hockey Hall of Famer’s Story
WEBPhil Esposito was born on February 20, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Growing up in this small Canadian town, Esposito developed a love for hockey at a young age. He would spend hours practicing on the local outdoor rinks, honing his skills and dreaming of one day playing in the NHL.
Phil Esposito - Greatest Hockey Legends.com
WEBMay 1, 2018 · In 79-79 Phil was a point behind the much younger Hedberg in team scoring and tied Don Maloney for team scoring in the playoffs with 8 goals and 12 assists in 18 games. He was 3rd in scoring 3 points behind Lemaire and Lafleur. Not bad for a …
Let There Be Lightning: The Phil Esposito Interview - YouTube
WEBPhil Esposito is a 2-time Stanley Cup champion and holder of many NHL records. Yet he says his proudest achievement was creating the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The greatest accomplishment of Phil Esposito’s life in hockey
WEBJan 25, 2018 · He persuaded Ziegler and the NHL's Board of Governors to take a chance on an NFL market, to take a chance on him, on Espo, on one of the greatest goal scorers in league history. Twenty-five years...
Phil Esposito - Hockey-Reference.com
WEBFull Name: Philip Anthony Esposito. (Flipper, Espo) Position: C • Shoots: Left. 6-1, 205lb (185cm, 92kg) Born: in Sault Ste. Marie, Amateur Teams: : Inducted as Player 1984 () As Coach: 2 Yrs, 24‑21‑0, 48 Pts. Relatives: Brother.
Phil Esposito - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBJan 21, 2009 · Esposito was the inspirational leader of Team Canada during the dramatic Canada-Soviet Hockey Series of 1972. He was traded to the New York Rangers in 1975 and retired in 1982, second then only to Gordie Howe in both goals (717) and points (1590) on the all-time NHL scoring list.