Marty Howe


Marty Gordon Howe is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Howe was drafted in the third round, 51st overall in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. From 2001 to 2006, he was an assistant coach for the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. He is the son of Colleen and Gordie Howe, older brother of Mark Howe, and nephew of the Vic Howe.

Playing career

As a youth, Howe played in the 1965 and 1966 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments along with his brother Mark, on the Detroit Roostertail minor ice hockey team. He started his junior career with the Toronto Marlboros of the OHA. In 1973, he chose to join his father Gordie and brother Mark to play with the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association. Even though he was drafted by the Canadiens in 1974, he did not play in the National Hockey League until 1979, when the WHA joined the NHL.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and accomplishments

Although Marty Howe was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan he never represented the United States in international hockey. Having dual citizenship, his only international appearance was as a member of Team Canada during the 1974 Summit Series versus the Soviet Union.