Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 25, 1984
- Invested on: January 28, 1998
A superlative athlete who has devoted his life to his sport of hockey, he has rewritten the record books and brought finesse back to the game while earning almost every trophy and award possible. His astonishing talent has dazzled fans and players and his gentlemanly conduct and sportsmanship are an inspiration to his teammates, opponents and youngsters learning the game. His devotion to his sport is paralleled by the time and effort he commits to the CNIB, Juvenile Diabetes and many community service organizations.