12 Facts About Johnny Bucyk

John Paul Bucyk was born on May 12,1935 and is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Johnny Bucyk was born in Edmonton to Sam and Pearl Johnny Bucyk, Ukrainian immigrants from the village of Butsiv, in what is Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine.

Johnny Bucyk was a skilled left winger who was the largest of his day.

Johnny Bucyk played junior hockey for four seasons for his hometown Edmonton Oil Kings before signing with the Detroit Red Wings in 1955.

Johnny Bucyk became the top left wing in Boston playing with his Uke Line partners of Vic Stasiuk and Bronco Horvath, who had previously played together in Edmonton.

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Johnny Bucyk established himself as a durable winger who was strong in the corners with consistent scoring numbers.

However, thereafter the team fell on hard times in the 1960s, finishing in last place five straight seasons, during which time Johnny Bucyk — generally paired with centre Murray Oliver and winger Tommy Williams — led the team in scoring several times.

Johnny Bucyk proved particularly effective playing on the left side on Boston's greatly feared power-play unit, which featured Phil Esposito, John McKenzie, Bobby Orr and Fred Stanfield.

Johnny Bucyk scored 545 goals as a Bruin, the most in franchise history.

Johnny Bucyk scored exactly 100 playoff points for Boston, one of just seven Bruins to reach a three-figure total in this department.

Johnny Bucyk remains affiliated with the Bruins, serving on various occasions as a broadcaster and in the front office.

Johnny Bucyk previously served as the team's director of road services, and is listed by the team as ambassador.