Allen Pedersen

Allen Pedersen, born on January 13, 1965, is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada, renowned for his time in the National Hockey League. Over the course of his career, he played in 428 regular season games, showcasing his skills with teams such as the Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars, and Hartford Whalers.

As a dependable stay-at-home defenceman, Pedersen was known for his shot-blocking abilities. Throughout his NHL journey, he recorded a total of five goals and thirty-six assists. Despite his contributions on the ice, he faced challenges in the playoffs, going scoreless in sixty-four games, which remains the record for the most games played without a point in NHL playoff history.

Pedersen also holds the notable record for the most consecutive games played without scoring a goal, a streak that lasted two hundred seventy-three games from November 12, 1986, to February 4, 1990. His unique career has left an indelible mark on the sport.

Today, Allen Pedersen shares his passion for hockey as the hockey director at the Monument Ice Arena in Monument, Colorado, where he continues to inspire the next generation of players.