Ken Linseman

Kenneth S. "The Rat" Linseman (born August 11, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played one season in the World Hockey Association for the Birmingham Bulls. He featured in four Stanley Cup Finals, notably winning the 1984 Stanley Cup with the Oilers.

Linseman picked up the nickname "The Rat" both by his appearance and the way he played. He had a great talent for agitating the opposing team to a high level of frustration, leading them to take penalties. During his junior career, he was once charged for kicking a player in the head with his skates. Linseman averaged 1.062 points a game in the Stanley Cup playoffs, which is 26th best in league history.

Playing career

Linseman spent his entire junior career with the Kingston Canadians of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League from 1974–77. He played in 187 games, scoring 286 points (133 goals-153 assists). He also added 33 points (16G-17A) in 25 playoff games.

Awards and achievements Stanley Cup champion – 1984 OMJHL Second Team All-Star – 1977 Bruins 3 Stars Award — 1985, 1986 Named One of the Top 100 Best Bruins Players of all Time.

Personal life After retirement Linseman served as a minor hockey coach and as instructor at Deron Quint Hockey Camps in New Hampshire. Linseman still resides in the Boston area owning a commercial real estate development firm. He was also an avid surfer at Hampton Beach. On top of this he is an active member of the Bruins alumni organization. Playing in numerous games for the team in order to help raise money for charitable organizations.

During his playing days he was involved in horse racing being a part owner of a thoroughbred named Strike Gold.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1974–75 Kingston Canadians OMJHL 59 19 28 47 70 8 2 5 7 8 1975–76 Kingston Canadians OMJHL 65 61 51 112 92 7 5 0 5 18 1976–77 Kingston Canadians OMJHL 63 53 74 127 210 10 9 12 21 54 1977–78 Birmingham Bulls WHA 71 38 38 76 126 5 2 2 4 15 1978–79 Maine Mariners AHL 38 17 23 40 106 — — — — — 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 30 5 20 25 23 8 2 6 8 22 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 80 22 57 79 107 17 4 18 22 40 1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 51 17 30 47 150 12 4 16 20 67 1981–82 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 79 24 68 92 275 4 1 2 3 6 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers NHL 72 33 42 75 181 16 6 8 14 22 1983–84 Edmonton Oilers NHL 72 18 49 67 119 19 10 4 14 65 1984–85 Boston Bruins NHL 74 25 49 74 126 5 4 6 10 8 1985–86 Boston Bruins NHL 64 23 58 81 97 3 0 1 1 17 1986–87 Boston Bruins NHL 64 15 34 49 126 4 1 1 2 22 1987–88 Boston Bruins NHL 77 29 45 74 167 23 11 14 25 56 1988–89 Boston Bruins NHL 78 27 45 72 164 — — — — — 1989–90 Boston Bruins NHL 32 6 16 22 66 — — — — — 1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 29 5 9 14 30 — — — — — 1990–91 Edmonton Oilers NHL 56 7 29 36 94 2 0 1 1 0 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 1991–92 HC Asiago ITA 5 3 3 6 4 7 3 4 7 47 WHA totals 71 38 38 76 126 5 2 2 4 15 NHL totals 860 256 551 807 1,727 113 43 77 120 325

International Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM 1981 Canada CC 4 0 1 1 4