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National Hockey League (NHL) *Player Records*
Oldest Players
This list features the oldest players to participate in the history of National Hockey League (NHL).
RANK | PLAYERS | AGE | TEAM | DATE |
1 | Gordie Howe | 52 years, 0 months | Hartford Whalers | 1980 |
2 | Chris Chelios | 48 years, 2 months | Atlanta Thrashers | 2010 |
3 | Maurice Roberts | 45 years, 11 months | Chicago Black Hawks | 1951 |
4 | Johnny Bower | 45 years, 1 month | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1969 |
5 | Gump Worsley | 44 years, 10 months | Minnesota North Stars | 1974 |
6 | Lester Patrick | 44 years, 3 months | New York Rangers | 1928 |
7 | Doug Harvey | 44 years, 3 months | St. Louis Blues | 1969 |
8 | Jacques Plante | 44 years, 2 months | Boston Bruins | 1973 |
9 | Tim Horton | 44 years, 1 month | Buffalo Sabres | 1974 |
10 | Teemu Selanne | 43 years, 10 months | Anaheim Ducks | 2014 |
References
Sportsnet (2025) Top 10 oldest NHLers of all time. Available at: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/top-10-oldest-nhlers-of-all-time/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
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