On November 11, 1973, Guy Charron delivered one of the best performances of his NHL career, scoring three goals to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Olympia Stadium.
Charron, known for playing 734 regular season games without a playoff appearance, was often underrated but had plenty of offensive talent. The 1973-74 campaign marked his breakout year, finishing with 25 goals. Three of those came in this memorable game, his second of five career hat tricks.
He opened the scoring with a first-period powerplay goal, assisted by Mickey Redmond and Ted Harris. Just minutes later, Charron struck again, this time with help from Ace Bailey and Brent Hughes. He completed the hat trick early in the second period, his ninth goal of the season, again assisted by Redmond, giving Detroit a commanding 3-0 lead.
Nick Libett scored Detroit’s other two goals, while Toronto battled back with Norm Ullman (two goals, one assist) and Paul Henderson (three assists) keeping it close. Still, Charron’s scoring touch proved the difference in Detroit’s 5-4 victory.
Charron’s time in Detroit ended early in the 1974-75 season when he was traded to the Kansas City Scouts. He found his stride there, stringing together four straight 27+ goal seasons, including a career-best 38 with the Washington Capitals in 1977-78.
NHL Hockey Trivia: Guy Charron
1. How many regular season NHL games did Guy Charron play in his career?
- 534
- 734
- 834
- 934
2. How many playoff games did Charron appear in?
- 0
- 12
- 22
- 34
3. Which team did Guy Charron score his second career hat trick against on November 11, 1973?
- Montreal Canadiens
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Chicago Blackhawks
- New York Rangers
4. What was Charron’s single-season career high in goals scored?
- 27
- 30
- 35
- 38
5. Which of the following teams did Guy Charron play for during his NHL career?
- Detroit Red Wings, Kansas City Scouts, Washington Capitals
- Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals
- Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals
- Detroit Red Wings, Kansas City Scouts, Buffalo Sabres
