Lee Fogolin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lee Fogolin |
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| Born | February 7, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Buffalo Sabres Edmonton Oilers |
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| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 11th overall, 1974 Buffalo Sabres |
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| Playing career | 1974–1987 | ||
Lee Joseph Fogolin (born February 7, 1955) is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Lee played for the Buffalo Sabres and the Edmonton Oilers. He played in 924 regular season NHL games between 1974 and 1987. He helped his team win the Stanley Cup in 1984 and 1985.
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Lee Fogolin's Early Hockey Days
Lee Fogolin played for the Oshawa Generals from 1972 to 1974. This team was part of the OHA. He scored 52 points in 102 games during this time. In 1974, the Buffalo Sabres picked him in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. He was the 11th player chosen overall.
Fogolin also chose to play for the Team USA. He joined them in the 1976 Canada Cup tournament. He was asked to play again in 1984 but decided not to.
Playing in the NHL
Fogolin started his professional career in 1974 with the Buffalo Sabres. He spent his first full season there. The next year, he split his time between the Sabres and the Hershey Bears, an AHL team.
In 1979, the Edmonton Oilers picked him in the NHL Expansion Draft. This meant he joined the Oilers for the 1979–1980 season.
Time with the Edmonton Oilers
Lee Fogolin played seven full seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He became the team's captain for the 1981–82 season. He was the first of five Oilers players to lead the team to the Stanley Cup finals. In 1983, his team lost to the New York Islanders.
Even though Fogolin was a strong defenseman, many young stars on the Oilers were more famous. The most well-known was the scoring superstar Wayne Gretzky. After the 1982–83 season, Fogolin stepped down as captain. Wayne Gretzky then became the new captain.
Fogolin was a key player when the Oilers won the Stanley Cup in 1984 and 1985. He also played in the 1986 National Hockey League All-Star Game. This game features the best players from the league.
Returning to Buffalo and Retirement
Near the end of the 1986–87 season, Fogolin returned to the Buffalo Sabres. He was traded along with Mark Napier. After finishing that season with the Sabres, Lee Fogolin decided to retire from professional hockey.
About Lee Fogolin
Lee Fogolin was born in Chicago. His father, Lee Fogolin Sr., was also an ice hockey player. His father played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings. He even won the Stanley Cup in 1950. After his father's career ended, Lee Fogolin grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Today, Lee Fogolin lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
Awards and Achievements
- 1983–84 - NHL - Stanley Cup (Edmonton)
- 1984–85 - NHL - Stanley Cup (Edmonton)
- 1985–86 - National Hockey League All-Star Game
See also
- Notable families in the NHL
