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.

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      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)