Michael Dean Bossy, popularly known as Mike Bossy was a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played his entire National Hockey League career for the New York Islanders.
He was born on January 22, 1957, in Montreal, to a Ukrainian dad, Borden Bossy, and an English mom, Dorothy Mills Bossy.
He was from a family of 10 siblings and happens to be the fifth son among the 10 children of his parents.
Mike died on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 65 after battling lung cancer.
In October 2021, Mike Bossy revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
He was one of hockey’s most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders who played in line with Bryan Trottier and Clark Gillies at the center and left wings respectively with himself at the right wing.
Mike retired in 1987 at the age of 30 years due to chronic back issues.
How many times did Mike Bossy lead the NHL in goals?
Mike Bossy led the NHL in goals twice with 69 in the 1978-79 season and 68 in 1980-81.
How many seasons did Mike Bossy score 50 goals?
Mike Bossy had recorded nine straight 50-goal seasons making him number one on NHL Records’ Most 50-Goal Seasons players.
