Derek Sanderson
| Derek Sanderson | |||
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| Born |
June 16, 1946 Niagara Falls, ON, CAN |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins Philadelphia Blazers New York Rangers St. Louis Blues Vancouver Canucks Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Playing career | 1965–1978 | ||
| Website | https://sandersonhockey.com/ | ||
Derek Michael Sanderson, nicknamed "Turk", (born June 16, 1946), is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who is now a financial adviser to athletes.
Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Sanderson played junior hockey in his hometown with the Niagara Falls Flyers of the Ontario Hockey Association. His time with the Flyers saw him being named to the Second All-Star Team in 1965-66, to the First All-Star Team in 1966-67 and winning the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the top scorer in the OHA also in 1966-67. In 1964-65, Sanderson helped the Flyers reach the Memorial Cup finals where they would face off against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Flyers would defeat the Oil Kings in five games to become the champions. After spending four years in the OHA, Sanderson turned pro by signing with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League in 1965–66. He would make his professional debut that season by playing two games with the Bruins. Sanderson also played two games in the CPHL with the Oklahoma City Blazers in 1965-66, recording one goal.
In 1967-68, Sanderson joined the Boston Bruins full-time in the NHL. He played in 71 games, contributing 24 goals and 49 points. Sanderson also collected 98 PIM in his rookie season, establishing himself as a "tough guy" in the league. At season's end, Sanderson was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year, an honor that Bobby Orr won the previous year, giving the Bruins their second consecutive Calder Memorial Trophy.
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