1986-87 Detroit Red Wings Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 34-36-10 - 78 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 9-7
Lost NHL conference finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Chicago Blackhawks 4-0
Division Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3
Conference Finals - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 4-1
Coach: Jacques Demers (34-36-10)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1986-87 Detroit Red Wings StatisticsTeam Record: 34-36-10 - 78 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 9-7
Lost NHL conference finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated Chicago Blackhawks 4-0
Division Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3
Conference Finals - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 4-1
Coach: Jacques Demers (34-36-10)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
1986-87 Detroit Red Wings Results
The Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League ended the 1986-87 season with a record of 34 wins and 36 losses and 10 ties for 78 points, finishing second in the NHL's Norris Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 9-7.
The Red Wings scored 260 goals, worst in the league and surrendered 274. Gerard Gallant netted 38 goals for Detroit, while Steve Yzerman and Petr Klima tallied 30 or more as well. Steve Yzerman contributed 59 assists. Greg Stefan topped the squad with 20 wins, and Glen Hanlon recorded a 3.18 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Jacques Demers coached the team. The 1986-87 Detroit Red Wings lost in the NHL conference finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Ashton | L | May 18, 1960 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Dave Barr | R | November 30, 1960 | 6'1" | 195 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mel Bridgman | C | April 28, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Trenton, ON Canada |
| Shawn Burr | L | July 1, 1966 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Billy Carroll | C | January 19, 1959 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Steve Chiasson | D | April 14, 1967 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Chris Cichocki | R | September 17, 1963 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Gilbert Delorme | D | November 25, 1962 | 6'1" | 199 | R | Boucherville, QC Canada |
| Gerard Gallant | L | September 2, 1963 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Summerside, PE Canada |
| Doug Halward | D | November 1, 1955 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Glen Hanlon | G | February 20, 1957 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Tim Higgins | R | February 7, 1958 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Eddie Johnstone | R | March 2, 1954 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Petr Klima | L | December 23, 1964 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Chaomutov, Czech Republic |
| Joe Kocur | R | December 21, 1964 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Calgary, AB Canada |
| Dale Krentz | L | December 19, 1961 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Steinbach, MB Canada |
| Mark Kumpel | R | March 7, 1961 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Wakefield, MA USA |
| Randy Ladouceur | D | June 30, 1960 | 6'2" | 220 | L | Brockville, ON Canada |
| Mark LaForest | G | July 10, 1962 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Welland, ON Canada |
| Mark Lamb | C | August 3, 1964 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Ponteix, SK Canada |
| Dave Lewis | D | July 3, 1953 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Kindersley, SK Canada |
| Basil McRae | L | January 5, 1961 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Beaverton, ON Canada |
| Joe Murphy | R | October 16, 1967 | 6'0" | 190 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Lee Norwood | D | February 2, 1960 | 6'1" | 198 | L | Trenton, MI USA |
| Mike O'Connell | D | November 25, 1955 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Chicago, IL USA |
| Adam Oates | C | August 27, 1962 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Weston, ON Canada |
| John Ogrodnick | L | June 20, 1959 | 6'0" | 204 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Bob Probert | L | June 5, 1965 | 6'3" | 225 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Ric Seiling | R | December 15, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Elmira, ON Canada |
| Jeff Sharples | D | July 28, 1967 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Terrace, BC Canada |
| Doug Shedden | C | April 29, 1961 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Wallaceburg, ON Canada |
| Harold Snepsts | D | October 24, 1954 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Sam St. Laurent | G | February 16, 1959 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Arvida, QC Canada |
| Greg Stefan | G | February 11, 1961 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Darren Veitch | D | April 24, 1960 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Steve Yzerman | C | May 9, 1965 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Rick Zombo | D | May 8, 1963 | 6'1" | 202 | R | Des Plaines, IL USA |
