Marty McSorley was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 17 seasons. He was known for his physical play and his ability to protect his teammates on the ice. McSorley played for several teams during his career, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks.
McSorley began his professional career in the NHL in 1983, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He quickly established himself as a tough and physical player, known for his ability to fight and protect his teammates. In 1985, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, where he played alongside Wayne Gretzky and helped the team win two Stanley Cup championships in 1987 and 1988.
After his time with the Oilers, McSorley was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he played for several seasons and became a fan favorite. He was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals, and he helped lead the Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1993.
In 1994, McSorley was traded to the New York Rangers, where he played for one season before being traded to the San Jose Sharks. He played for the Sharks for two seasons before retiring from the NHL in 2000.
Throughout his career, McSorley was known for his physical play and his ability to protect his teammates on the ice. He was also a skilled player, with a career total of 108 goals and 251 assists in 961 NHL games. However, he was also involved in several controversial incidents during his career, including a high-profile incident in 2000 where he was suspended for hitting an opposing player in the head with his stick.
Despite these controversies, McSorley remains a beloved figure in the hockey world, known for his toughness and his dedication to his teammates. He has since become a coach and a broadcaster, and he continues to be involved in the sport he loves.
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