1987-88 Chicago Blackhawks Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 30-41-9 - 69 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to St. Louis Blues 4-1
Coach: Bob Murdoch (30-41-9)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1987-88 Chicago Blackhawks StatisticsTeam Record: 30-41-9 - 69 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL division semi-finals
Division Semi-Finals - Lost to St. Louis Blues 4-1
Coach: Bob Murdoch (30-41-9)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1987-88 Chicago Blackhawks Results
The Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League ended the 1987-88 season with a record of 30 wins and 41 losses and 9 ties for 69 points, finishing third in the NHL's Norris Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-4.
The Blackhawks scored 284 goals and conceded 328. Denis Savard netted 44 goals for Chicago, while Steve Larmer and Rick Vaive tallied 30 or more also. Denis Savard contributed 87 assists. Darren Pang topped the squad with 17 wins and a team-best 3.84 goals against average, pacing regularly-used goaltenders.
Bob Murdoch coached the team. The 1987-88 Chicago Blackhawks lost in the NHL division semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Bergevin | D | August 11, 1965 | 6'1" | 209 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Keith Brown | D | May 6, 1960 | 6'1" | 196 | R | Corner Brook, NL Canada |
| Bruce Cassidy | D | May 20, 1965 | 5'11" | 176 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Glen Cochrane | D | January 29, 1958 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Curt Fraser | L | January 12, 1958 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Cincinnati, OH USA |
| Bill Gardner | C | March 18, 1960 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dirk Graham | R | July 29, 1959 | 5'11" | 198 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Steve Larmer | R | June 16, 1961 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Mark LaVarre | R | February 21, 1965 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Evanston, IL USA |
| Steve Ludzik | C | April 3, 1962 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| David Mackey | L | July 24, 1966 | 6'4" | 205 | L | New Westminster, BC Canada |
| Dave Manson | D | January 27, 1967 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Prince Albert, SK Canada |
| Bob Mason | G | April 22, 1961 | 6'1" | 180 | R | International Falls, MN USA |
| Bob McGill | D | April 27, 1962 | 6'1" | 193 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bob Murray | D | November 26, 1954 | 5'10" | 183 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Troy Murray | C | July 31, 1962 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Brian Noonan | R | May 29, 1965 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Gary Nylund | D | October 28, 1963 | 6'4" | 210 | L | Surrey, BC Canada |
| Darren Pang | G | February 17, 1964 | 5'5" | 155 | L | Meaford, ON Canada |
| Kent Paynter | D | April 17, 1965 | 6'0" | 183 | L | Summerside, PE Canada |
| Jim Playfair | D | May 22, 1964 | 6'4" | 200 | L | Vanderhoof, BC Canada |
| Wayne Presley | R | March 23, 1965 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Dearborn, MI USA |
| Mike Rucinski | C | December 12, 1963 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Wheeling, IL USA |
| Everett Sanipass | L | February 13, 1968 | 6'2" | 204 | L | Big Cove, NB Canada |
| Denis Savard | C | February 4, 1961 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Pointe Gatineau, QC Canada |
| Mike Stapleton | C | May 5, 1966 | 5'10" | 183 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Duane Sutter | R | March 16, 1960 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Viking, AB Canada |
| Steve Thomas | R | July 15, 1963 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Stockport, England |
| Rick Vaive | R | May 14, 1959 | 6'1" | 198 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Dan Vincelette | L | August 1, 1967 | 6'2" | 202 | L | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Bill Watson | R | March 30, 1964 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Pine Falls, MB Canada |
| Behn Wilson | D | December 19, 1958 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Doug Wilson | D | July 5, 1957 | 6'1" | 187 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Rik Wilson | D | June 17, 1962 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Long Beach, CA USA |
| Trent Yawney | D | September 29, 1965 | 6'3" | 195 | L | Hudson Bay, SK Canada |
