This is a list of National Hockey League (NHL) players who have played at least one game in the NHL from 1917 to present and have a last name that starts with "A".
Player | Position | Country | Birthplace | Played | Teams ↓ | Notes |
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Antti Aalto | Centre | ![]() |
Lappeenranta, Finland | 1997–01 | Anaheim Ducks | |
George Abbott | Goaltender | ![]() |
Sydenham, Ontario | 1943–44 | Boston Bruins | |
Reg Abbott | Centre | ![]() |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1952–53 | Montreal Canadiens | |
Justin Abdelkader | Centre | ![]() |
Muskegon, Michigan | 2008- | Detroit Red Wings | |
Clarence "Taffy" Abel | Defence | ![]() |
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | 1926–34 | Rangers, Black Hawks | |
Gerry Abel | Left Wing | ![]() |
Detroit, Michigan | 1966–67 | Detroit Red Wings | |
Sid Abel | Left Wing | ![]() |
Melville, Saskatchewan | 1938–54 | Red Wings, Black Hawks | Head coach of Chi, Det, Stl, Kan |
Dennis Abgrall | Right Wing | ![]() |
Moosomin, Saskatchewan | 1975–76 | Los Angeles Kings | |
Ramzi Abid | Left Wing | ![]() |
Montreal, Quebec | 2002– | PHX, PIT, ATL, NSH | |
Thommy Abrahamsson | Defense | ![]() |
Leksand, Sweden | 1980–81 | Hartford Whalers | |
Gene Achtymichuk | Centre | ![]() |
Lamont, Alberta | 1951–59 | Canadiens, Red Wings | |
Doug Acomb | Left Wing | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1969–70 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Keith Acton | Centre | ![]() |
Stouffville, Ontario | 1979–94 | MTL, MNS, EDM, PHI, WSH, NYI | |
Doug Adam | Left Wing | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1949–50 | New York Rangers | |
Russ Adam | Centre | ![]() |
Windsor, Ontario | 1982–83 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Bryan Adams | Left Wing | ![]() |
Fort St. James, British Columbia | 1999–01 | Atlanta Flames | |
Craig Adams | Right Wing | ![]() |
Seria, Brunei | 2000– | CAR, CHI, PIT | |
Greg C. Adams | Forward | ![]() |
Duncan, British Columbia | 1980–90 | PHI, HAR, WSH, EDM, VAN, QUE, DET | |
Greg D. Adams | Left Wing | ![]() |
Nelson, British Columbia | 1984–01 | NJ, VAN, DAL, PHX, FLA | |
Jack Adams | Centre | ![]() |
Fort William, Ontario | 1917–27 | Maple Leafs, Senators (o) | Also Head Coach of Det, played in PCHA, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee (1959) |
Jack Adams | Left Wing | ![]() |
Calgary, Alberta | 1940–41 | Montreal Canadiens | |
John Adams | Goaltender | ![]() |
Port Arthur, Ontario | 1972–75 | Capitals, Bruins | |
Kevyn Adams | Centre | ![]() |
Washington, D.C. | 1997–2008 | TOR, CLS, FLA, CAR, PHX, CHI | |
Stewart Adams | Left Wing | ![]() |
Calgary, Alberta | 1929–1933 | Black Hawks, Maple Leafs | |
Rick Adduono | Centre | ![]() |
Fort William, Ontario | 1975–1980 | Bruins, ATL Flames | |
David Aebischer | Goaltender | ![]() |
Fribourg, Switzerland | 2000– | COL, MTL, PHX | |
Dmitry Afanasenkov | Left Wing | ![]() |
Arkhangelsk, Russia | 2000– | Lightning, Flyers | |
Bruce Affleck | Defense | ![]() |
Penticton, British Columbia | 1974–1984 | STL, VAN, NYI | |
Maxim Afinogenov | Right Wing | ![]() |
Moscow, Russia | 1999– | Buffalo Sabres | |
Jim Agnew | Defense | ![]() |
Deloraine, Manitoba | 1986–1993 | Canucks, Whalers | |
Fred Ahern | Right Wing | ![]() |
South Boston, Massachusetts | 1974–1978 | CAL, CLE, COLr | |
Rudy Ahlin | Left Wing | ![]() |
Eveleth, Minnesota | 1937–1938 | Chicago Black Hawks | |
Peter Ahola | Defense | ![]() |
Espoo, Finland | 1991–1994 | LA, PIT, SJ, CGY | |
Chris Ahrens | Defense | ![]() |
San Bernardino, California | 1972–1978 | Minnesota North Stars | |
John Aiken | Goaltender | ![]() |
Arlington, Massachusetts | 1957–1958 | Montreal Canadiens | |
Lloyd Ailsby | Defense | ![]() |
Lac Pelletier, Saskatchewan | 1951–1952 | New York Rangers | |
Brad Aitken | Left Wing | ![]() |
Scarborough, Ontario | 1987–1991 | Penguins, Oilers | |
Johnathan Aitken | Defense | ![]() |
Edmonton, Alberta | 1999–2007 | Bruins, Blackhawks | |
Andy Aitkenhead | Goaltender | ![]() |
Glasgow, Scotland | 1932–1935 | New York Rangers | |
Micah Aivazoff | Centre | ![]() |
Powell River, British Columbia | 1993–1996 | DET, EDM, NYI | |
Mika Alatalo | Left Wing | ![]() |
Oulu, Finland | 1999–2001 | Phoenix Coyotes | |
Tommy Albelin | Defense | ![]() |
Stockholm, Sweden | 1987–2006 | QUE, NJ, CGY | |
Andrew Alberts | Defense | ![]() |
Eden Prairie, Minnesota | 2005– | Bruins, Flyers | |
Clint Albright | Centre | ![]() |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1948–1949 | New York Rangers | |
Gary Aldcorn | Left Wing | ![]() |
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan | 1956–1961 | TOR, DET, BOS | |
Keith Aldridge | Defense | ![]() |
Detroit, Michigan | 1999–2000 | Dallas Stars | |
Claire Alexander | Defense | ![]() |
Collingwood, Ontario | 1974–1978 | Maple Leafs, Canucks | |
Art Alexandre | Left Wing | ![]() |
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec | 1931–1933 | Montreal Canadiens | |
Nikita Alexeev | Wing | ![]() |
Murmansk, Russia | 2001–2003 | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
Daniel Alfredsson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Grums, Sweden | 1995– | Ottawa Senators | Won Calder Memorial Trophy (1996) |
Jeff Allan | Defense | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1977–1978 | Cleveland Barons | |
Bobby Allen | Defense | ![]() |
Hull, Massachusetts | 2002–2003 | Edmonton Oilers | |
Bryan Allen | Defense | ![]() |
Kingston, Ontario | 2000– | Canucks, Panthers | |
Chris Allen | Defense | ![]() |
Chatham, Ontario | 1997–1999 | Florida Panthers | |
George Allen | Left Wing | ![]() |
Bayfield, New Brunswick | 1938–1947 | NYR, CHI, MTL | |
Keith Allen | Defense | ![]() |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1953–1955 | Detroit Red Wings | |
Peter Allen | Defense | ![]() |
Calgary, Alberta | 1995–1996 | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
Vivan "Squee" Allen | Right Wing | ![]() |
Bayfield, New Brunswick | 1940–1941 | New York Americans |
Player | Position | Country | Birthplace | Played | Teams ↓ | Notes |
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Steve Alley | Left Wing | ![]() |
Anoka, Minnesota | 1979–1981 | Hartford Whalers | |
Dave Allison | Defense | ![]() |
Fort Frances, Ontario | 1983–1984 | Montreal Canadiens | |
Jamie Allison | Defense | ![]() |
Lindsay, Ontario | 1994–2007 | CGY, CHI, CLS, NSH, FLA | |
Jason Allison | Centre | ![]() |
North York, Ontario | 1993– | WSH, BOS, LA, TOR | Won Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (1994) |
Mike Allison | Forward | ![]() |
Fort Frances, Ontario | 1980–1990 | NYR, TOR, LA | |
Ray Allison | Forward | ![]() |
Cranbrook, British Columbia | 1979–1987 | Whalers, Flyers | |
Bill Allum | Defense | ![]() |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1939–1941 | Black Hawks, Rangers | |
Ralph "Red" Almas | Goaltender | ![]() |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1946–1953 | Red Wings, Black Hawks | |
Dave Amadio | Defense | ![]() |
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia | 1957–1969 | Red Wings, Kings | |
Peter Ambroziak | Wing | ![]() |
Kanata, Ontario | 1994–1995 | Buffalo Sabres | |
Mike Amodeo | Defense | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1979–1980 | Winnipeg Jets (o) | |
Tony Amonte | Right Wing | ![]() |
Hingham, Massachusetts | 1990–2008 | NYR, CHI, PHX, PHI, CGY | |
Bill "Red" Anderson | Defense | ![]() |
Tillsonburg, Ontario | 1942–1943 | Boston Bruins | |
Craig Anderson | Goaltender | ![]() |
Park Ridge, Illinois | 2002– | CHI, FLA, COL | |
Dale Anderson | Defense | ![]() |
Regina, Saskatchewan | 1956–1957 | Detroit Red Wings | |
Doug "Andy" Anderson | Centre | ![]() |
Edmonton, Alberta | 1952–1953 | Montreal Canadiens | |
Earl Anderson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Roseau, Minnesota | 1974–1977 | Red Wings, Bruins | |
Glenn Anderson | Forward | ![]() |
Vancouver, British Columbia | 1980–1996 | EDM, TOR, NYR, STL | |
Jim Anderson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Pembroke, Ontario | 1967–1968 | Los Angeles Kings | Also head coach of Was |
John Anderson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1977–1989 | TOR, QUE, HAR | |
Lorne Anderson | Goaltender | ![]() |
Renfrew, Ontario | 1951–1952 | New York Rangers | |
Murray Anderson | Defense | ![]() |
The Pas, Manitoba | 1974–1975 | Washington Capitals | |
Perry Anderson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Barrie, Ontario | 1981–1992 | STL, NJ, SJ | |
Ron Anderson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Red Deer, Alberta | 1967–1972 | DET, LA, STL, BUF | |
Ron Anderson | Forward | ![]() |
Moncton, New Brunswick | 1974–1975 | Washington Capitals | |
Russ Anderson | Defense | ![]() |
Des Moines, Iowa | 1976–1985 | PIT, HAR, LA | |
Shawn Anderson | Defense | ![]() |
Montreal, Quebec | 1986–1995 | BUF, QUE, WSH, PHI | |
Tommy Anderson | Defense | ![]() |
Edinburgh, Scotland | 1934–1942 | Red Wings, Americans | |
Erik Andersson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Stockholm, Sweden | 1997–1998 | Calgary Flames | |
Jonas Andersson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Stockholm, Sweden | 2001–2002 | Nashville Predators | |
Kent-Erik Andersson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Örebro, Sweden | 1977–1984 | North Stars, Rangers | |
Mikael Andersson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Malmö, Sweden | 1985–2000 | BUF, HAR, TB, PHI, NYI | |
Niklas Andersson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Kungalv, Sweden | 1992–2001 | QUE, NYI, SJ, NSH | |
Peter Andersson | Defense | ![]() |
Federtalve, Sweden | 1983–1986 | Capitals, Nordiques | |
Peter Andersson | Defense | ![]() |
Örebro, Sweden | 1992–1994 | Rangers, Panthers | |
Steve Andrascik | Right Wing | ![]() |
Sherridon, Manitoba | 1971–72 | New York Rangers | |
Paul Andrea | Right Wing | ![]() |
North Sydney, Nova Scotia | 1965–71 | NYR, PIT, CAL, BUF | |
Lloyd Andrews | Left Wing | ![]() |
Tillsonburg, Ontario | 1921–25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Dave Andreychuk | Left Wing | ![]() |
Hamilton, Ontario | 1982–06 | BUF, TOR, NJ, BOS, COL, TB | |
Alexander Andrijevski | Right Wing | ![]() |
Minsk, Belarus | 1992–193 | Chicago Blackhawks | |
Ron Andruff | Centre | ![]() |
Chemainus, British Columbia | 1974–79 | MTL, COLr | |
Greg Andrusak | Defense | ![]() |
Cranbrook, British Columbia | 1993–00 | Penguins, Maple Leafs | |
Mel Angelstad | Left Wing | ![]() |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 2003–04 | Washington Capitals | |
Lou Angotti | Right Wing | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1964–74 | NYR, CHI, PHI, PIT, STL | Coach for Stl, Pit |
Darrell Anholt | Defense | ![]() |
Hardisty, Alberta | 1983–84 | Chicago Black Hawks | |
Hub Anslow | Left Wing | ![]() |
Pembroke, Ontario | 1947–48 | New York Rangers | |
Mike Antonovich | Centre | ![]() |
Calumet, Minnesota | 1975–84 | MNS, HAR, NJ | |
Shawn Antoski | Left Wing | ![]() |
Brantford, Ontario | 1990–98 | VAN, PHI, PIT, ANA | |
Nikolai Antropov | Centre | ![]() |
Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan | 1999– | TOR, NYR, ATL | |
Syl Apps | Centre | ![]() |
Paris, Ontario | 1936–48 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Won Calder Memorial Trophy (1937), Won Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1942) |
Syl Apps, Jr. | Centre | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1970–80 | NYR, PIT, LA |
Player | Position | Country | Birthplace | Played | Teams ↓ | Notes |
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Al Arbour | Defense | ![]() |
Sudbury, Ontario | 1953–71 | DET, CHI, TOR, STL | Coached for Stl, NYI, Won Jack Adams Award (1979) |
Amos Arbour | Left Wing | ![]() |
Waubaushene, Ontario | 1918–24 | MTL, HAM, TOR | |
Ernest "Ty" Arbour | Left Wing | ![]() |
Waubaushene, Ontario | 1929–31 | Pirates, Black Hawks | |
Jack Arbour | Defense | ![]() |
Waubaushene, Ontario | 1926–29 | Red Wings, Maple Leafs | |
John Arbour | Defense | ![]() |
Niagara Falls, Ontario | 1965–72 | BOS, PIT, VAN, STL | |
Michel Archambault | Left Wing | ![]() |
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec | 1976–77 | Chicago Black Hawks | |
Dave Archibald | Right Wing | ![]() |
Chilliwack, British Columbia | 1987–97 | MNS, OTT, NYI | |
Jim Archibald | Right Wing | ![]() |
Craik, Saskatchewan | 1984–87 | Minnesota North Stars | |
Ron Areshenkoff | Centre | ![]() |
Grand Forks, British Columbia | 1979–80 | Edmonton Oilers | |
Denis Arkhipov | Centre | ![]() |
Kazan, Russia | 2000– | Predators, Blackhawks | |
Bill Armstrong | Left Wing | ![]() |
London, Ontario | 1990–91 | Philadelphia Flyers | |
Bob Armstrong | Defence | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1950–62 | Boston Bruins | |
Chris Armstrong | Defense | ![]() |
Regina, Saskatchewan | 2000–04 | Wild, Ducks | |
Colby Armstrong | Right Wing | ![]() |
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan | 2005– | Penguins, Thrashers | |
Derek Armstrong | Centre | ![]() |
Ottawa, Ontario | 1993– | NYI, NYR, LA, STL | |
George Armstrong | Centre | ![]() |
Skead, Ontario | 1949–71 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Coached for Tor |
Murray Armstrong | Centre | ![]() |
Manor, Saskatchewan | 1937–46 | TOR, NYA, DET | |
Norm "Red" Armstrong | Right Wing | ![]() |
Owen Sound, Ontario | 1962–63 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Tim Armstrong | Forward | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1988–89 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Chuck Arnason | Right Wing | ![]() |
Ashern, Manitoba | 1971–79 | MTL, ATLf, PIT, KC, COLr, CLE, MNS, WSH | |
Tyler Arnason | Centre | ![]() |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 2001– | CHI, OTT, COL | |
Scott Arniel | Left Wing | ![]() |
Kingston, Ontario | 1981–92 | Win(o), BUF, BOS | |
Jason Arnott | Centre | ![]() |
Collingwood, Ontario | 1993– | EDM, NJ, DAL, NSH | |
Fred Arthur | Defense | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1980–83 | Whalers, Flyers | |
John Arundel | Defense | ![]() |
Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1949–50 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Magnus Arvedson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Karlstad, Sweden | 1997–2004 | Senators, Canucks | |
Arron Asham | Right Wing | ![]() |
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba | 1998– | MTL, NYI, NJ, PHI | |
Barry Ashbee | Defense | ![]() |
Weston, Ontario | 1965–66, 70–74 | Bruins, Flyers | |
Don Ashby | Centre | ![]() |
Kamloops, British Columbia | 1975–81 | TOR, COLr, EDM | |
Brent Ashton | Forward | ![]() |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1979–93 | VAN, COLr, NJ, MNS, QUE, DET, Win(o), BOS, CGY | |
Frank Ashworth | Centre | ![]() |
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | 1947–47 | Chicago Black Hawks | |
Tom Askey | Goaltender | ![]() |
Tonawanda, New York | 1997–99 | Anaheim Ducks | |
Oscar "Ossie" Asmundson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Red Deer, Alberta | 1932–35, 36–38 | NYR, DET, STLe, NYA, MTLm | |
Kaspars Astashenko | Defense | ![]() |
Riga, Latvia | 1999–01 | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
Mark Astley | Defense | ![]() |
Calgary, Alberta | 1993–96 | Buffalo Sabres | |
Hardy Astrom | Goaltender | ![]() |
Skelleftea, Sweden | 1977–81 | Rangers, Rockies | |
Walt Atanas | Right Wing | ![]() |
Hamilton, Ontario | 1944–45 | New York Rangers | |
Blair Atcheynum | Right Wing | ![]() |
Estevan, Saskatchewan | 1992–93, 1997–01 | OTT, STL, NSH, CHI | |
Steve Atkinson | Right Wing | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1968–69, 70–75 | BOS, BUF, WSH | Also played in World Hockey Association |
Bob Attwell | Right Wing | ![]() |
Spokane, Washington | 1979–81 | Colorado Rockies | |
Ron Attwell | Right Wing | ![]() |
Humber Summit, Ontario | 1967–68 | Rangers, Blues | |
Jean-Sebastien Aubin | Goaltender | ![]() |
Montreal, Quebec | 1999– | PIT, TOR, LA | |
Norm Aubin | Forward | ![]() |
Saint-Léonard, Quebec | 1981–83 | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
Serge Aubin | Centre | ![]() |
Val-d'Or, Quebec | 1999–06 | COL, CLS, ATL | |
Pierre Aubry | Forward | ![]() |
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec | 1980–85 | Nordiques, Red Wings | |
Oscar Aubuchon | Left Wing | ![]() |
Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec | 1942–44 | Bruins, Rangers | |
Adrian Aucoin | Defense | ![]() |
Ottawa, Ontario | 1994– | VAN, TB, NYI, CHI, CGY, PHX | |
Keith Aucoin | Centre | ![]() |
Chelmsford, Massachusetts | 2005– | Hurricanes, Capitals | |
Philippe Audet | Left Wing | ![]() |
Ottawa, Ontario | 1998–99 | Detroit Red Wings | |
Donald Audette | Right Wing | ![]() |
Laval, Quebec | 1989–04 | BUF, LA, ATL, DAL, MTL, FLA | |
Les Auge | Defense | ![]() |
St. Paul, Minnesota | 1980–81 | Colorado Rockies | |
Patrik Augusta | Left Wing | ![]() |
Jihlava, Czechoslovakia | 1993–94, 98–99 | Maple Leafs, Capitals | |
Alex Auld | Goaltender | ![]() |
Cold Lake, Alberta | 2001– | VAN, FLA, PHX, BOS, OTT, DAL | |
Jared Aulin | Centre | ![]() |
Calgary, Alberta | 2002–03 | Los Angeles Kings | |
Larry Aurie | Right Wing | ![]() |
Sudbury, Ontario | 1928–39 | Detroit Red Wings | |
Sean Avery | Centre | ![]() |
North York, Ontario | 2001– | DET, LA, NYR, DAL | |
Don Awrey | Defense | ![]() |
Kitchener, Ontario | 1963–79 | BOS, STL, MTL, PIT, NYR, COLr | |
P. J. Axelsson | Left Wing | ![]() |
Kungälv, Sweden | 1997– | Boston Bruins | |
Vernon Ayres | Defense | ![]() |
Toronto, Ontario | 1930–36 | NYA, MTLm, STLe, NYR |