Horcoff makes Hockey Hall of Fame

Shaun Horcoff is going into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame.

The former Smokie who was born in Trail and grew up in Castlegar played 1008 regular season games in the NHL games with Edmonton, Dallas and Anaheim.

The 46-year-old put together career totals of 186 goals and 325 assists for 511 points. His best season was in 2005-06 with the Oilers with 22 goals and 51 assists for 73 points.

Horcoff also won two gold medals and one silver with Canada at the World Hockey Championships.

He also shared the BCHL’s most outstanding player award in 1996 after putting up 145 points in 58 games with Chilliwack.

Horcoff played four seasons at Michigan State University before turning pro as a fourth-round draft choice of the Oilers in 1998.


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