Brad Park

Brad Park, a Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman, made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in the 1968–69 season, finishing third in voting for the Calder Trophy. He quickly established himself as a top defenseman, earning a spot on the NHL First All-Star Team in his second year and playing in the 1970 NHL All-Star Game. During his tenure with the Rangers, Park was named to All-Star teams seven times, including NHL First All-Star Team honors in 1972 and 1974, and served briefly as captain, becoming the youngest player to hold the position at 26 in 1974. Prior to his professional career, Park was a Memorial Cup Champion in 1967 with the Junior A Toronto Marlboros and a Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament Champion in 1960 with the Scarboro Lions.

In recognition of his impactful career, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. Post-retirement, Park held roles as a color commentator and served as a pro scout for the New York Rangers from 2001 to 2004. His contributions to hockey continued to be honored with inductions into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. He also received the NHL Alumni Association’s Man of the Year Award in 2012.

Most recently, Park was recognized as one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017 and was inducted into the Canada Walk of Fame in 2012 as part of the 1972 Summit Series team. In 2023, he was named to the Boston Bruins All-Centennial Team, and in 2024, he was honored at The Sports Museum Tradition Event.