Neal Broten - Awards and Achievements

Awards and Achievements

• WCHA Rookie of the Year (1979).
• WCHA First All-Star Team (1981).
• NCAA West First All-American Team (1981).
• Hobey Baker Memorial Award (1981).
• Lester Patrick Trophy (1998).
• NHL All Star (1983, 1986).
• US Hockey Hall of Fame (2000).
• Broten's #7 jersey was retired by the Dallas Stars (February 7, 1998).
• Voted by Minnesota Wild fans as the greatest hockey player ever from Minnesota (2009).

Transactions

• Drafted: Minnesota North Stars, 2nd Round (42 overall), 1979 NHL Entry Draft. Pick was obtained by the North Stars in a draft-day trade that sent Dave Semenko from the North Stars to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for 2nd and 3rd round draft picks.
• Traded to the New Jersey Devils for Corey Millen, 2/27/95
• Traded from New Jersey Devils to Los Angeles Kings for future considerations, 11/22/96
• Claimed on waivers by Dallas from Los Angeles, 1/28/97