• 1964-1965    Led Michigan Tech to N.C.A.A. championship.
  • Named to N.C.A.A 1st All-American Team

• 1965-1966    Named to N.C.A.A 1st All-American Team

• 1966-1967    Named to N.C.A.A 1st All-American Team

• 1967-1968    Played for the Vancouver Canucks in the WHL
• 1968-1969    Signed with the Montreal Canadiens          
  • 1st NHL Start (2-2 tie against Boston Bruins, brother Phil had both Boston goals), Dec. 5, 1968.

• 1969-1970    Chosen by Chicago Blackhawks from Canadiens' unprotected list, June 11, 1969.
  • 1st Team N.H.L. All-Star.
  • Calder Trophy winner.
  • Vezina Trophy winner.
  • Sets modern day record with 15 shut-outs in one season  

• 1970-1971    1st Team N.H.L. All-Star.

• 1971-1972    Vezina Trophy winner (with Gary Smith).
• 1972              Member of Team Canada.

• 1972-1973    2nd Team N.H.L. All-Star.

• 1973-1974    Vezina Trophy winner (with Bernie Parent).

• 1983-1984    Retires from Chicago Black Hawks

• 1988             Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame.
  • Named general manager, Pittsburgh Penguins. 

• 1990            Named Director of Hockey Operations, Tampa Bay Lightning.

• 1995            Voted #4 All-Time Goaltender Rec.Sports.

• 1998            Named Assistant General Manager, Tampa Bay Lightning

• 1998            Holds NHL Goaltending Record for most seasons with 30 wins or more : 8 seasons

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