Randy Burridge
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| Randy Burridge | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Burridge in 1987 postcard | |||
| Born |
January 7, 1966 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins Washington Capitals Los Angeles Kings Buffalo Sabres | ||
| NHL draft |
157th overall, 1985 Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1985–1999 | ||
Randall H. Burridge (born January 7, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
He played in 706 games in the National Hockey League, scoring 199 goals along with 251 assists for a total of 450 points, while accumulating 458 penalty minutes.
Burridge was selected by the Boston Bruins in round 8, #157 overall in the 1985 NHL entry draft. He started his career with the Bruins in 1985. His various nicknames included "Garbage", for all the garbage goals he collected, "Stump", for his short, stocky build, and "Stump Pump", for the fist pump he performed after scoring a goal.[1][2]
Accomplishments
- With the Bruins, he was a two-time winner of the Seventh Player Award (performing above and beyond expectations)
- Won the Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy in 1989 as the Bruins' home MVP.
- Played in the 1992 NHL All-Star Game
- Tim Horton Memorial Award (Unsung Hero) as well as the Punch Imlach Memorial Award (Dedication and Leadership) in 1995–96.
