clark GILLIES

  • 872

    GAMES

  • 304

    GOALS

  • 359

    ASSISTS

  • 663

    POINTS

  • 2002

    HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

  • #5

    RETIRED DEC. 7, 1996

AWARDS

  • Stanley Cup

    1980

  • Stanley Cup

    1981

  • Stanley Cup

    1982

  • Stanley Cup

    1983

Clark Gillies Embodied Islanders Ethos

Clark Gillies was an Islander on and off of the ice.

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Stanley Cups and

Slo Pitch

Clark Gillies, who played minor league baseball career, was an integral part of the Islanders softball team.

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TIMELINE

  • Clark Gillies skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

    May 28, 1974

    Clark Gillies is drafted fourth overall in the 1974 NHL Draft. After an exceptional junior career, Gillies steps right into the Islanders lineup, recording 47 points (25G, 22A) in 80 games, tying for second on the team in goals.

  • Clark Gillies skates in a blue jersey and no helmet.

    Feb. 3, 1977

    Clark Gillies is named the second captain in Islanders history, replacing Ed Westfall. Gillies holds the captaincy for two more years before passing the role onto Denis Potvin in 1979.

  • Clark Gillies and Boston's Terry O'Reilly tangle up by the boards.

    Apr. 17, 1980

    Clark Gillies fights Terry O’Reilly twice in the first period in Game 2 of the 1980 second round. Gillies’ fights established the Islanders toughness against a bruising Bruins team. Gillies and O’Reilly fought two more times throughout the series.

  • Clark Gillies skates vs the New Jersey Devils.

    Apr. 6, 1985

    Clark Gillies scores his 300th goal in a 5-5 tie against the New Jersey Devils, part of a three-point game. Gillies is one of four Islanders to score 300 or more goals, finishing his Isles career with 304.

  • The Clark Gillies Foundation logo, two crossed hockey stick and text that says "Clark Gillies Foundation, Help Us Help Kids"

    1998

    The Clark Gillies Foundation is created as “a non-profit corporation developed to help children who are physically, mentally, or financially challenged.” The foundation has granted over $3.5 million.

  • Clark Gillies banner hangs during a ceremony at the Clark Gillies Arena.

    May. 14, 2022

    Blurb: The Dix Hills Ice Rink is renamed the Clark Gillies Arena in honor of the Islanders legend. Gillies rink dedication was both a tribute to his on-ice play, as well as his off-ice philanthropy.

talkin’ isles

Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup Champion Clark Gillies joins the 11th episode of Talkin’ Isles. Gillies talks about being drafted by the Islanders (2:50), playing minor-league baseball (4:53), being part of the Western Canadian contingent on the Isles (10:12), his nickname ‘Jethro’ (12:58), comparing the Stanley Cup runs (20:36), taking part in the Coliseum crowd in recent years (35:31) and more!