Charlie Huddy

Five-time Stanley Cup champion with the Edmonton Oilers.

Charles William Huddy (born June 2, 1959) is a Canadian former NHL defenceman and former assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets. He is also one of only seven Edmonton Oilers to be a member of all 5 of the franchise's Stanley Cup-winning teams (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 & 1990).

Quick Facts

Played for

Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
Buffalo Sabres
St. Louis Blues

Position

Defence

Shoots

Left

Born

2 June 1959

Birthplace

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Draft

Undrafted

Lore & Background

As a youth, he played in the 1972 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Dorset Park, Toronto. His greatest success came with the Oilers, with whom he played from the start of his career in the 1980–81 season until the end of the 1990–91 season. He would tally 368 points in 694 regular-season games and 77 points in 138 playoff games. In 1983, Huddy won the NHL's first Plus/Minus Award. After he left Edmonton, Huddy would play four seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, which included former Oilers, Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Marty McSorley, and Paul Coffey. He played an important role in LA's march to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. Huddy would later finish his career with the St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabres, eventually retiring after the 1996–97 campaign.

Reader's Guide

He previously held an assistant coaching position with the Edmonton Oilers and was the head coach of the ECHL Huntington Blizzard. Charlie was relieved of his duties for the Edmonton Oilers as an assistant coach with the personnel changes that took place on May 26, 2009. He was subsequently an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars but was let go on June 24, 2011. Huddy was hired as the new assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets on July 8, 2011. Huddy's time as an assistant coach with the Jets came to an end after the 2021-22 season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Charlie Huddy?

Charles William Huddy, born in 1959, was a Canadian defenceman who played for the Edmonton Oilers from the 1980-81 season until late 1990. He is historically significant as one of only eleven players to win all five of the franchise's Stanley Cup championships.

How did Charlie Huddy's time with Edmonton end?

His career in Edmonton concluded mid-season when he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on November 2, 1990. This move ended his nearly decade-long stint with the organization during the 1990-91 campaign.

What happened to Charlie Huddy after he stopped playing?

Following his retirement as a player, Huddy transitioned into coaching roles within the sport. Notably, he served as an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Jets starting in July 2011 before eventually leaving that specific position later on.