Laurie Boschman
Laurie Boschman | |||
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Born | (1960-06-04) June 4, 1960 (age 64) Major, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs Edmonton Oilers Winnipeg Jets New Jersey Devils Ottawa Senators | ||
National team | ![]() | ||
NHL draft | 9th overall, 1979 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
Playing career | 1979–1995 |
Laurie Joseph Boschman (born June 4, 1960) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 14 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators. In his final NHL season, Boschman served as the first captain of the Ottawa Senators. Boschman was born in Major, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. As of completion of the 2022–23 season, Boschman is one of only 16 players in NHL history to have recorded over 500 points and over 2,000 PIM in their career.[1][2]
Junior hockey
Boschman played with the Brandon Travellers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for two abbreviated seasons, beginning in 1975 through to 1976.[3][4] He joined the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) at the end of the 1976–77 season, appearing in three games with the Wheat Kings, earning an assist. His play earned him regular minutes during the 1977 WCHL playoffs[5] and in 12 playoff games with Brandon, Boschman had a goal and two points.[3] The Broncos made the WCHL playoff seven-game final against the New Westminster Bruins[6] but ultimately lost the series in five games, four games to one.[7]
In his first full season with the Wheat Kings in 1977–78, Boschman registered with 42 goals and 99 points in 72 games, as well as accumulating 227 penalty minutes,[3] helping Brandon have the best record in the league.[8] In the post-season, Boschman had two goals and seven points in six games,[3] as the Wheat Kings were eliminated in the division semi-finals on goal differential.[9] Boschman exploded offensively for Brandon in the 1978–79, as he had 66 goals and 149 points in 65 games,[3] finishing only behind linemates Brian Propp and Ray Allison in league scoring. The Wheat Kings finished the season with a 58-5-9 record, scoring 491 goals.[10] In the post-season, Boschman had 11 goals and 34 points in 22 games,[3] as Brandon defeated the Portland Winter Hawks to win the President's Cup and earn a berth in the 1979 Memorial Cup.[11] In five Memorial Cup games, Boschman had three goals and seven points.[3] The Wheat Kings were on the verge of elimination before Boschman scored a pair of goals in third game victory over the Trois-Rivières Draveurs to keep them alive in the tournament. After another win over the Peterborough Petes in the round-robin portion of the tournament, the Wheat Kings made the final on goal differential. The Wheat Kings lost to the Petes in the final game by a 2–1 score in overtime.[12] Boschman was named to the Western Hockey League first all-star team[13] and the Memorial Cup first all-star team.[14]
Professional career
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) entered the 1979 NHL entry draft with only one pick in the first two rounds of the draft. The general manager, Punch Imlach, had narrowed his choice down to two of the Wheat Kings' top line; Boschman and Propp. Imlach ultimately chose Boschman with the ninth overall selection in the first round.[15] He made the Maple Leafs as a 19-year-old, and made his debut on October 10, 1979, registering his first point; an assist on Ron Ellis' third period goal in a 6–3 loss to the New York Rangers.[16][17] He scored his first NHL goal on November 7 against goaltender Ed Staniowski in a 7–4 victory over the St. Louis Blues.[18][19] He registered his first multi-goal game on November 10, scoring two in an 8–4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.[20] Boschman appeared in all 80 games with the team during the 1979–80 season, scoring 16 goals and 48 points.[3] The Maple Leafs made the 1980 Stanley Cup playoffs and faced the Minnesota North Stars in the opening best-of-five round. In the first game of the series, Boschman scored his first NHL playoff goal on the power play in the first period against Gary Edwards, tying the game at one. However, the Stars would win the game 6–3, though Boschman would add an assist on Ron Wilson's goal, to finish with two points in the game.[21][22] In three playoff games, Boschman had just the goal and two points,[3] as the Maple Leafs were swept by the North Stars in three games.[23] Boschman became a born again Christian during his first year with the team with the support of teammate Ellis who organized Sunday services for the players.[24]
Boschman played four games with the New Brunswick Hawks of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 1980–81, scoring four goals and five points, as well as 47 penalty minutes. During his time in the AHL, Boschman suffered blood poisoning and contracted mononucleosis.[25] The rest of the 1980–81 season was spent with the Maple Leafs, as Boschman scored 14 goals and 33 points, and 178 penalty minutes in 53 games, with the mononucleosis affecting his play.[3][26] The Maple Leafs were in turmoil, however. The team replaced the coach, Joe Crozier, with Mike Nykoluk and Nykoluk made Boschman an alternate captain.[27] The Maple Leafs made the 1981 Stanley Cup playoffs but were knocked out in the first round by the New York Islanders.[28] In three playoff games, Boschman was held off the scoresheet.[3] The 1981–82 season saw a continuation of the previous year's turmoil. The general manager, Imlach, suffered a heart attack and stepped away from the team. This allowed the Maple Leafs' owner, Harold Ballard, to take a larger role. In Imlach's absence, Ballard and Gerry McNamara ran the team. On November 25, 1981, after a 3–3 tie with the New York Rangers, Ballard told journalist Dick Beddoes that he did not like Boschman's play and this his beliefs were hurting his game and that he would demote him to the AHL. Boschman, whose stamina had been affected by the mononucleosis, denied that his religion was affecting him negatively in any way. In response, Ballard again criticized Boschman,[29] claiming he became "soft" as a result.[30] However, Boschman's agent, Bill Watters, told the Maple Leafs that Boschman would not be sent to the AHL and that they could play him in Toronto or trade him.[31]
Edmonton Oilers
Later that season, Imlach was fired and McNamara became the new Maple Leafs general manager. As part of McNamara's effort to rebuild the team, Boschman was traded Edmonton Oilers for winger Walt Poddubny and prospect Phil Drouillard on March 8, 1982.[32][33] He finished the 1981–82 season with the Oilers appearing in 11 games, scoring two goals and five points,[3] as the team won the Smythe Division.[34] Boschman made his Oilers debut on March 10 in a 3–2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.[35][36] He scored his first goal as an Oiler on March 13 against Rick Heinz in a 5–3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.[35][37] In the 1982 Stanley Cup playoffs, he had an assist in three games,[3] as the Oilers were upset by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the post-season.[34]
Boschman struggled during the 1982–83 with the Oilers, scoring eight goals and 20 points in 62 games. On March 7, 1983, Edmonton traded Boschman to the Winnipeg Jets for forward Willy Lindstrom.
Winnipeg Jets
Boschman appeared in 12 games with the Winnipeg Jets in 1982-83, scoring three goals and eight points, as the team qualified for the playoffs. In three post-season games, Boschman earned an assist in three games, as the Jets were swept by Boschman's former team, the Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division semi-finals.
Boschman had a breakout season with the Jets in 1983-84, as he scored 28 goals and 74 points in 61 games, as well as earning a team high 234 penalty minutes. In the post-season, Boschman was held to an assist in three games, as the Jets were swept by the Edmonton Oilers for the second consecutive season.
In 1984-85, Boschman improved on his offensive numbers, scoring 32 goals and 76 points in 80 games, as well as a team high 180 penalty minutes, helping Winnipeg make the playoffs. In the post-season, Boschman had two goals and three points in eight games, as the Jets defeated the Calgary Flames before being swept by the Edmonton Oilers for the third straight season, this time in the Smythe Division final.
Boschman had another productive season with the Jets in 1985-86 season, scoring 27 goals and 69 points in 77 games, and earning a career high 241 penalty minutes. In three playoff games, Boschman was held to assist, as the Jets were swept by the Calgary Flames in the first round.
In 1986-87, Boschman saw his offensive numbers decline, as in 80 games, he scored 17 goals and 41 points, his lowest totals since joining the Jets. In 10 post-season games, Boschman had two goals and five points, as Winnipeg defeated the Calgary Flames in the first round of the playoffs, before being swept by the Edmonton Oilers in the Smythe Division final.
Boschman appeared in all 80 games with the Jets in 1987-88, scoring 25 goals and 48 points, as well as 229 penalty minutes, helping the club reach the post-season once again. In five playoff games, Boschman had a goal and four points, as the Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.
Boschman saw his offense dip in 1988-89, as in 70 games, Boschman scored 10 goals and 36 points, as the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.
His offensive game continued to struggle in 1989-90, as in 66 games, Boschman earned 10 goals and 27 points. On February 16, 1990, Boschman was suspended for eight games after high-sticking Los Angeles Kings forward Tomas Sandstrom.[38] In two playoff games, Boschman was held pointless, as the Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.
On September 6, 1990, the Jets traded Boschman to the New Jersey Devils for Bob Brooke.
New Jersey Devils
Boschman appeared in 78 games in his first season with the New Jersey Devils in 1990-91, scoring 11 goals and 20 points, helping the team qualify for the post-season. In seven playoff games, Boschman had a goal and two points, as New Jersey lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round.
In 75 games with the Devils in 1991-92, Boschman scored eight goals and 28 points. In seven playoff games, Boschman had a goal, as the team lost to the New York Rangers in the opening round of the playoffs.
Ottawa Senators
On June 18, 1992, the Ottawa Senators selected Boschman in the 1992 NHL Expansion Draft. Boschman joined the expansion Ottawa Senators for the 1992-93, and was named as the first captain in team history prior to the season. In 70 games with Ottawa, Boschman had nine goals and 16 points. After only one season with the Senators, the club bought out Boschman's contract.
Fife Flyers
Boschman briefly played with the Fife Flyers of the British Hockey League in 1994-95, scoring nine goals and 18 points in seven games with the team. In six playoff games, Boschman had five goals and 13 points.
Personal life
Boschman currently lives in Stittsville, Ontario, (a part of Ottawa) with his three sons, Brent, Mark and Jeff. His wife, Nancy, died early in 2006.[1] Boschman became the Ottawa and Eastern Ontario director of Hockey Ministries International after retiring, a ministry that combines ice hockey with Christianity.[16]
Awards
- Named to the WHL First All-Star Team (1979)
- Named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team (1979).
- Won Molson Cup (Three-Stars Leader) for the Winnipeg Jets (1983–84).
Career statistics
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
1975–76 | Brandon Travellers | MJHL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1976–77 | Brandon Travellers | MJHL | 47 | 17 | 40 | 57 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1976–77 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WCJHL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 | ||
1977–78 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WCJHL | 72 | 42 | 57 | 99 | 227 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 45 | ||
1978–79 | Brandon Wheat Kings | WHL | 65 | 66 | 83 | 149 | 215 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 56 | ||
1979–80 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 80 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 78 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | ||
1980–81 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 53 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 178 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | ||
1980–81 | New Brunswick Hawks | AHL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1981–82 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 54 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1981–82 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
1982–83 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 62 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1982–83 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 12 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||
1983–84 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 61 | 28 | 46 | 74 | 234 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
1984–85 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 80 | 32 | 44 | 76 | 180 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 21 | ||
1985–86 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 77 | 27 | 42 | 69 | 241 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
1986–87 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 80 | 17 | 24 | 41 | 152 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 32 | ||
1987–88 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 80 | 25 | 23 | 48 | 229 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | ||
1988–89 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 70 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1989–90 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 66 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 103 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
1990–91 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 78 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 79 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | ||
1991–92 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 75 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 121 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | ||
1992–93 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 70 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1994–95 | Fife Flyers | BHL | 7 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | ||
NHL totals | 1,009 | 229 | 348 | 577 | 2,265 | 57 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 140 |
See also
- Captain (ice hockey)
- List of NHL players with 1000 games played
- List of NHL players with 2000 career penalty minutes
References
Citations
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- ^ "Statistics | Skaters | All-Time | Penalty Minutes >= 2,000". NHL.com. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
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- ^ "Streaking Travellers do it again!". The Brandon Sun. December 9, 1976. p. 15. Retrieved August 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Penton, Bruce (April 13, 1977). "Attitude is big plus for rookie Boschman". The Brandon Sun. p. 9. Retrieved August 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Penton, Bruce (April 23, 1977). "The inevitable: The Bruins are coming to town". The Brandon Sun. p. 6. Retrieved August 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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- ^ Houston 1984, pp. 197–198.
- ^ Houston 1984, p. 204.
- ^ "Maple Leafs' center Laurie Boschman is bound for the..." United Press International (UPI). March 9, 1982. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Gaschnitz 2003, p. 17.
- ^ a b Gaschnitz 2003, p. 145.
- ^ "Edmonton Oilers 2 – 3 Los Angeles Kings". National Hockey League. March 10, 1982. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Vancouver Canucks 3 – 5 Edmonton Oilers". National Hockey League. March 13, 1982. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "SPORTS PEOPLE: HOCKEY; Boschman Suspended". The New York Times. 17 February 1990. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
Sources
- Gaschnitz, K. Michael (2003). The Edmonton Oilers. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. ISBN 0-7864-1252-6.
- Houston, William (1984). Ballard: A Portrait of Canada's Most Controversial Sports Figure. Toronto: Summerhill Press. ISBN 0-920197-05-1.
- Janssen, Al (1985). Breakaway. San Bernardino, California: Here's Life Publishers. ISBN 0-89840-082-1.
- Lapp, Richard M.; Macauley, Alex (1997). The Memorial Cup: Canada's National Junior Hockey Championship. Madeira Park, British Columbia: Harbour Publishing. ISBN 1-55017-170-4.
- Lapp, Richard M.; White, Silas (1993). Local heroes: a history of the Western Hockey League. Madeira Park, British Columbia: Harbour Publishing. ISBN 1-55017-080-5.
- Podnieks, Andrew (2001). The Essential Blue & White Book: A Toronto Maple Leafs Factbook. Vancouver: Greystone Books. ISBN 1-55054-882-4.
- Strachan, Al (2009). Why the Leafs suck and how they can be fixed. Toronto: Collins. ISBN 978-1-55468-546-2.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Preceded by | Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick 1979 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Position created | Ottawa Senators captain 1992–93 | Succeeded by |