OHL mourns the loss of Dwight Foster

The Ontario Hockey League joins the Kitchener Rangers organization in mourning the loss of Dwight Foster, the club’s all-time leading scorer who passed away on Monday at the age of 67. (382) who played 262 games from 1973-1977. 

Foster served as captain of the Rangers over three seasons and graduated as the franchise leader in goals (158), assists (224) and points (382), records that still stand today. He won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy with 143 points (60-83–143) in 1976-77, a single season club record that also remains in the record books.

Following his tenure with the East Avenue Blue, Foster was drafted 16th overall to the Boston Bruins in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft and 10th overall by the Houston Aeros of the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft. He elected for the NHL and played 541 games with the Boston Bruins (1977-1981, 1985-1987), Colorado Rockies (1981-82), New Jersey Devils (1982-83), and the Detroit Red Wings (1983-1986). He recorded 111 goals and 163 assists for 274 points.

Foster lived in Michigan following his retirement as son Alex played a lengthy professional career while another son, Peter, was a goaltender at Air Force Academy.

The League sends thoughts and condolences to Dwight Foster’s friends and family at this difficult time.

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