Detroit Red WingsBorn in CanadaLeft Wing
Retired1973–74 to 1981–82
Eric Vail
- 9
- Seasons
- 591
- Games
- 476
- Points
- 216
- Goals
- 260
- Assists
- 0.81
- P/GP
Eric Vail played in the NHL 1973–74 to 1981–82, for Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings. Vail put up 476 points in 591 games, 216 goals and 260 assists, an average of 0.81 points per game. The best season was 1978–79 with 83 points in 80 games. Career honours include Calder Memorial Trophy.
BirthplaceTimmins
Born1953 (73 years)Height183 cmWeight91 kgShootsL
Born1953 (73 years)Height183 cmWeight91 kgShootsLDRAFT 1973: selected No. 21 in round 2 · Atlanta FlamesDEBUT October 14, 1973(53y ago)@St. Louis Blues
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Stats
Games played
591
Points
476
Points per game
0.81
Goals
216
Assists
260
+/-
+37
Season by season
Trophies
NHL teams
DETDetroit Red Wings
1981–821 season
PTS
24
G
10
A
14
GP
52
CGYCalgary Flames
1973–74 to 1981–829 seasons
PTS
452
G
206
A
246
GP
539
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