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National Hockey League (NHL) *Player Records*
Youngest Players
This list features the youngest ice hockey players to appear in the National Hockey League (NHL).
RANK | PLAYERS | AGE | TEAM | DATE |
1 | Armand Guidolin | 16 years, 11 months | Boston Bruins | 1942–43 |
2 | Ted Kennedy | 17 years, 2 months | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1942–43 |
3 | Don Raleigh | 17 years, 4 months | New York Rangers | 1943–44 |
4 | Ross Johnstone | 17 years, 6 months, 22 days | Boston Bruins | 1942–43 |
5 | Don Gallinger | 17 years, 6 months, 23 days | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1943–44 |
References
Oldest.org (2025) Youngest NHL player. Available at: https://www.oldest.org/sports/youngest-nhl-player/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
Sports.betmgm (2025) Youngest NHL players of all time. Available at: https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nhl/youngest-nhl-players-of-all-time-sgc/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
BetVictor (2025) The youngest NHL players of all time. Available at: https://www.betvictor.com/blog/the-youngest-nhl-players-of-all-time/ (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
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