Ray Bourque Net Worth

The next season, 1978-79, Bourque repeated his All-Star status, but increased his offensive output with 93 points. After three stellar junior seasons that merely hinted at the incredible potential held by the under-aged defenseman, Ray Bourque was chosen by the Boston Bruins with their first selection, eighth overall, in the NHL’s 1979 Entry Draft. That fall, Bourque made his NHL debut amidst the accolades of teammates, media and opponents. During an extraordinary NHL career, Ray Bourque collected 410 goals and 1,169 assists for 1,579 points in 1,612 regular season games. He retired as the most proficient scoring defenseman in NHL history. In 214 playoff contests, Bourque added 180 points on 41 goals and 139 assists. Ray played in nineteen consecutive NHL All-Star games, surpassing Wayne Gretzky for the league record, earned the King Clancy Trophy in 1992 for his on and off ice contributions to the game and represented Canada in three Canada Cup tournaments (1981, ‘84 and ‘87). In addition, Bourque participated in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano Japan, representing Canada.