Newz Forum: HOCKEY: Defenseman is all-time American-born scorer

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ST. MARY'S POINT, Minn. -- Phil Housley, the highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history, retired Friday after failing to sign with a team this season.

The 39-year-old defenseman had 1,232 points on 338 goals and 894 assists in 1,495 games in 21 seasons with Buffalo, Winnipeg, St. Louis, Calgary, New Jersey, Washington, Chicago and Toronto.The former South St. Paul High School star had hoped to finish his career with the hometown Minnesota Wild.


[Edited on 1/17/2004 by Ben]