RED BERENSON

Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The second Team Captain in St. Louis Blues history, Berenson was known for his devotion to the game, both as a player and a coach. Berenson lived for the sport of hockey, playing in the NHL for 17 years before a coaching career at the NHL and NCAA levels that spanned nearly four decades.

55 years ago: Berenson scores 6

  • Began career with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1961-62 season
  • Acquired by the Blues via trade - alongside Barclay Plager - on Nov. 29, 1967
  • Became the first player in Blues History to score six goals in one game on Nov. 7, 1968
  • Traded to Detroit on Feb. 6, 1971, then back to St. Louis on Dec. 30, 1974
  • Retired as a player after the 1977-78 season, joined Blues coaching staff
  • Named Blues Head Coach during 1979-80 season
  • Left after the 1981-82 season and later took on the head coaching role at his alma mater, University of Michigan
  • 11 Frozen Four appearances and two NCAA Championships in 33 years as Michigan Head Coach
  • NHL Career (17 seasons):
    • 987 games played
    • 261 goals
    • 397 assists
    • 658 points
    • 1964-65 Stanley Cup Champion
    • Played in six NHL All-Star Games (1965, 1969-1972, 1974)
  • As a Blue (8 seasons):
    • 519 games played
    • 172 goals
    • 240 assists
    • 412 points
    • No. 9 all-time hat tricks (4)
    • No. 7 all-time game-winning goals (29)
    • Team Captain 1970-71, 1977-78
    • Retired as No. 2 points, No. 2 goals, No. 2 assists
  • As Blues Head Coach (3 seasons):
    • 1980-81 Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year)
    • 204 games coached
    • 100-72-0-32 record (.569)
    • Two playoff appearances (1979-80, 1980-81)