Category: Clark Gillies
Islanders Award Winners: Mike Bossy, Calder Trophy, 1978 (Part 2)
Mike BossyOur series of audio documentaries continues. While Bossy breaks an NHL record, the Islanders break through as a division winner and the Maple Leafs break the Islanders in the playoffs. Part Two of our look at Mike Bossy’s sensational rookie season begins at a low point, a fight-fill...
Read moreNew York Islanders’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time
Mike BossyFounded in 1972, the New York Islanders have created many historical moments throughout their 50 years of existence. During the dynasty years in the 1980s, the roster included some of the greatest ever to play the game. In 814 games with the New York Islanders, Bob Bourne scored 238 goals. LaFonta...
Read moreTrottier cherishes memories after losing Islanders teammates to cancer
Clark GilliesThe feelings remain raw for Bryan Trottier, who has been forced to say goodbye to three close friends and former teammates with the New York Islanders in the past year.
Read moreBryan Trottier Q&A Part 2: Memories of Bossy, Gillies and the '80s Dynasty
Sam McCaigPart 2 of this two-part Q&A with Bryan Trottier covers Trottier's memories of Mike Bossy, Clark Gillies, the Islanders dynasty and his post-playing career.
Read moreDix Hills Ice Rink renamed in honor of Islanders legend Gillies
Clark GilliesDIX HILLS, N.Y. -- The sign revealed by Pamela Gillies shortly before noon ET on Saturday is forever a daily reminder to generations before, during and after her late husband, Clark Gillies, grew to be a giant on the ice and a gentle giant off it.
Read moreBossy recalled by Islanders teammates as 'born to score'
TVA Sports'Mike Bossy's death Friday brought a feeling that's become too familiar lately for his former New York Islanders teammates.
Read moreGillies was 'Gentle Giant' with Islanders during Hall of Fame NHL career
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey writer Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week, Fischler offers some memories of Hockey Hall of Fame forward Clark Gillies, who died at 67 on Jan. 21.
Read moreClark Gillies, 67, Rugged Star on Islanders’ Championship Teams, Dies
Bryan TrottierHe was part of the Trio Grande, along with Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy, on teams that won the Stanley Cup four years in a row.
Read moreGillies was 'Gentle Giant' with Islanders during Hall of Fame NHL career
Clark GilliesLegendary hockey writer Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week, Fischler offers some memories of Hockey Hall of Fame forward Clark Gillies, who died at 67 on Jan. 21.
Read moreGillies remembered as dear friend, loyal Islanders teammate by Trottier
Houston Astros'Bryan Trottier said he has "a gazillion" stories about his dear, late friend Clark Gillies, so many about his fellow New York Islanders legend that he hardly knows where to begin.
Read moreEsiason remembers Gillies on WFAN Sports Radio show
Clark GilliesBoomer Esiason honored his friend Clark Gillies with heartfelt words on WFAN Sports Radio on Monday. Esiason spoke on he and Gregg Giannotti's show "Boomer and Gio," saying he "absolutely loved" the New York Islanders great.
Read moreClark Gillies, Rugged Star on Islanders’ Championship Teams, Dies at 67
Bryan TrottierHe was part of the Trio Grande, along with Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy, on teams that won the Stanley Cup four years in a row.
Read moreIslanders honor Gillies' life, wear No. 9 patch in memory of team legend
Clark GilliesELMONT, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders honored Clark Gillies before their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS Arena on Saturday. Gillies died of cancer at age 67 on Friday.
Read moreGillies' death brings back memories of 'reluctant warrior' to O'Reilly
BostonThe rugged reputation of Clark Gillies was cemented in the 1980 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the New York Islanders power forward dropping his gloves four times in two Second Round games against Boston Bruins forward Terry O'Reilly, then once more against forward Al Secord.
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