Tom Bladon's NHL career
Defenceman Tom Bladon was drafted 23th overall by Philadelphia Flyers in 1972. He played 9 seasons for 5 clubs, 1972-1981. That came to 610 games and 270 points, 73 goals and 197 assists.
Below: the whole of Tom Bladon's career, season by season.
- Year 19721972-1973 seasonNHL debut
Tom Bladon makes his NHL debut in the 4–4 draw against St. Louis Blues
Tom was 19 years old ·
St. Louis Arena, USA
First NHL assistFirst NHL pointYear 1973Season1972-1973
Tom Bladon's first NHL season: 42 points
The whole season and the playoff run1972-1973PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens11 games4 points0 G · 4 AQuarterfinalMNSMinnesota North Stars4–2SemifinalMTLMontréal Canadiens1–4 - Year 1974Season
1973-1974
Tom Bladon scores 34 points and wins the Stanley Cup
EventsStanley CupThe whole season and the playoff run1973-1974PlayoffsStanley Cup16 of 17 games10 points4 G · 6 AQuarterfinalAFMAtlanta Flames4–0SemifinalNYRNew York Rangers4–3Stanley Cup FinalBOSBoston Bruins4–2 - Year 1975Season
1974-1975
Tom Bladon scores 29 points and wins the Stanley Cup
EventsStanley CupThe whole season and the playoff run1974-1975PlayoffsStanley Cup13 of 17 games4 points1 G · 3 AQuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–0SemifinalNYINew York Islanders4–3Stanley Cup FinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2 - Year 1976Season
1975-1976
Tom Bladon scores 14 goals — his best goal-scoring season
EventsCareer bestHis best goal-scoring seasonThe whole season and the playoff run1975-1976PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens16 games8 points2 G · 6 AQuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins4–1Stanley Cup FinalMTLMontréal Canadiens0–4 - Year 1977Season
1976-1977
Tom Bladon scores 53 points — the best season of his career
EventsCareer bestHis best points seasonThe whole season and the playoff run1976-1977PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins10 games4 points1 G · 3 AQuarterfinalTORToronto Maple Leafs4–2SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4 - Year 1978Season
1977-1978
Tom Bladon scores 35 points
The whole season and the playoff run1977-1978PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins12 games2 points0 G · 2 APreliminary roundCLRColorado Rockies2–0QuarterfinalBUFBuffalo Sabres4–1SemifinalBOSBoston Bruins1–4 - Year 1979Season
1978-1979
Tom Bladon scores 27 points
The whole season and the playoff run1978-1979PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins7 games4 points0 G · 4 APreliminary roundBUFBuffalo Sabres2–1QuarterfinalBOSBoston Bruins0–4 - Year 1980Season
1979-1980
Tom Bladon scores 8 points
Events23games missedThe whole season and the playoff run1979-1980PlayoffsEliminated by Boston Bruins1 of 5 games1 points0 G · 1 APreliminary roundBOSBoston Bruins2–3 - Year 1981
- The career
Tom Bladon played his last NHL game in 1981
The career ended after 9 seasons, the last of them with Detroit Red Wings.