How Lemieux, Crosby, Gretzky And The Top 10 CHL Players Of Last 50 Years Define Hockey

Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Wayne Gretzky are known today as some of the greatest NHL players of all-time. Before the NHL, they and the top CHL players of the last 50 years were era-defining players in junior hockey.10. Dale Hawerchuk, C, Cornwall Royals (1979 to 1981)9. Ray Bourque, D, Trois-Rivieres Draveurs/Verdun Eperviers (1976 to 1979)8. Steve Yzerman, C, Peterborough Petes (1981 to 1983)7. Eric Lindros, C, Oshawa Generals (1989 to 1992)6. Joe Sakic, C, Swift Current Broncos (1985 to 1988)5. Mike Bossy, RW, Laval National (1973 to 1977)4. Connor McDavid, C, Erie Otters (2012 to 2015)3. Wayne Gretzky, C, Peterborough Petes/Soo Greyhounds (1977 to 78)2. Sidney Crosby, C, Rimouski Oceanic (2003 to 2005)1. Mario Lemieux, C, Laval Voisins (1981 to 1984)