A Canadian ice hockey player and coach who won two Stanley Cup championships and later coached several teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins. He's known for his defensive-minded coaching style.
Ed Johnstone is a renowned Canadian former professional ice hockey player, best known for his impressive career in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Michigan Stags, Baltimore Blades, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings, featuring in the 1979 Stanley Cup Finals with the Rangers.
Johnstone was born on March 2, 1954, in Brandon, Manitoba, but grew up in Vernon, British Columbia. He began his hockey career playing major junior with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Canada Hockey League from 1971 to 1974.
After two consecutive 100-point seasons with Medicine Hat, Johnstone was drafted 104th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1974 NHL amateur draft and 78th overall by the Michigan Stags in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft. He played 23 games for the Stags in 1974-75 and in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Providence Reds.
Johnstone started his National Hockey League career in 1975-76, scoring 3 points in 10 games. He played for the Rangers until the end of the 1982-83 season, before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings along with Ron Duguay and Eddie Mio for Mike Blaisdell, Willie Huber, and Mark Osborne.
Throughout his career, Johnstone achieved several notable milestones, including:
Johnstone's career statistics include:
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular season | 426 | 117 | 157 | 274 |
| Playoffs | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
Ed Johnstone's impressive career has left a lasting impact on the world of ice hockey. He remains a beloved figure among fans and a respected player among his peers.
In addition to his impressive hockey career, Johnstone has also achieved several personal milestones, including:
Today, Ed Johnstone remains an iconic figure in the world of ice hockey, celebrated for his impressive career and lasting impact on the sport.
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