- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2017–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 66.7
- Dominance
- 49.4
- Statistics
- 67.2
- Honours
- 32.0
- Longevity
- 53.8
GOAT Rank · 123
Greatest Ice Hockey Centres of all time
This ranking is led by Wayne Gretzky, Howie Morenz and Bobby Clarke. GOAT Rank currently ranks 123 eligible Ice Hockey centres using verified career records across dominance, peak, longevity, honours and statistics.
Quick answer
According to GOAT Rank's current model, Wayne Gretzky ranks #1 on this list with a GOAT Score of 97.8.
How the GOAT Score is calculated →#AthleteGOAT Score
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2018–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 72.8
- Dominance
- 49.4
- Statistics
- 70.0
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 50.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2019–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 74.3
- Dominance
- 50.1
- Statistics
- 70.5
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 47.4
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2015–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 60.8
- Dominance
- 46.4
- Statistics
- 64.7
- Honours
- 32.0
- Longevity
- 60.2
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2023–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 71.1
- Dominance
- 51.5
- Statistics
- 62.2
- Honours
- 32.0
- Longevity
- 34.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2019–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Finland
- Peak
- 60.8
- Dominance
- 46.4
- Statistics
- 59.3
- Honours
- 32.0
- Longevity
- 47.4
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2021–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Finland
- Peak
- 61.8
- Dominance
- 46.9
- Statistics
- 62.1
- Honours
- 32.0
- Longevity
- 41.0
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2017–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 59.9
- Dominance
- 43.0
- Statistics
- 61.5
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 53.8
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2018–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Finland
- Peak
- 60.8
- Dominance
- 43.4
- Statistics
- 62.2
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 50.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2014–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 52.9
- Dominance
- 39.5
- Statistics
- 62.6
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 63.4
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2015–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Sweden
- Peak
- 55.2
- Dominance
- 40.6
- Statistics
- 60.7
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 60.2
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2021–active
- Country
- 🏳️ United States
- Peak
- 66.0
- Dominance
- 46.0
- Statistics
- 61.7
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 41.0
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2018–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 59.3
- Dominance
- 42.6
- Statistics
- 59.5
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 50.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2016–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 55.8
- Dominance
- 40.9
- Statistics
- 58.0
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 57.0
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2018–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Germany
- Peak
- 52.2
- Dominance
- 42.1
- Statistics
- 54.4
- Honours
- 32.0
- Longevity
- 50.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2020–active
- Country
- 🏳️ United States
- Peak
- 59.3
- Dominance
- 42.6
- Statistics
- 60.3
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 44.2
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2018–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Latvia
- Peak
- 53.4
- Dominance
- 39.7
- Statistics
- 59.7
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 50.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2020–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 56.7
- Dominance
- 41.4
- Statistics
- 58.4
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 44.2
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2018–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Sweden
- Peak
- 53.4
- Dominance
- 39.7
- Statistics
- 53.5
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 50.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2023–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 61.2
- Dominance
- 43.6
- Statistics
- 53.9
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 34.6
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2019–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Sweden
- Peak
- 50.5
- Dominance
- 38.2
- Statistics
- 54.8
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 47.4
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2021–active
- Country
- 🏳️ United States
- Peak
- 51.5
- Dominance
- 38.8
- Statistics
- 52.6
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 41.0
- Sport
- Ice Hockey
- Career
- 2020–active
- Country
- 🏳️ Canada
- Peak
- 48.1
- Dominance
- 37.0
- Statistics
- 52.3
- Honours
- 26.0
- Longevity
- 44.2
| # | Athlete | Sport | Country | Career | GOAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 385 | Anthony Cirelli | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2017–active | 52.9 |
| 388 | Robert Thomas | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2018–active | 52.7 |
| 390 | Nick Suzuki | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2019–active | 52.6 |
| 394 | Evan Rodrigues | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2015–active | 51.9 |
| 415 | Connor Bedard | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2023–active | 49.7 |
| 423 | Eetu Luostarinen | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Finland | 2019–active | 48.5 |
| 429 | Anton Lundell | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Finland | 2021–active | 48.0 |
| 431 | Nicolas Roy | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2017–active | 47.9 |
| 432 | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Finland | 2018–active | 47.7 |
| 433 | Nick Cousins | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2014–active | 47.7 |
| 434 | Oskar Sundqvist | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Sweden | 2015–active | 47.5 |
| 435 | Matty Beniers | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ United States | 2021–active | 47.4 |
| 439 | Brett Howden | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2018–active | 46.8 |
| 440 | Mark Jankowski | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2016–active | 46.7 |
| 447 | Nico Sturm | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Germany | 2018–active | 45.6 |
| 448 | Ross Colton | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ United States | 2020–active | 45.6 |
| 453 | Teddy Blueger | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Latvia | 2018–active | 44.9 |
| 454 | Alex Newhook | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2020–active | 44.5 |
| 459 | Kevin Stenlund | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Sweden | 2018–active | 44.0 |
| 463 | Logan Stankoven | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2023–active | 43.3 |
| 464 | Jesper Boqvist | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Sweden | 2019–active | 42.6 |
| 469 | Paul Cotter | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ United States | 2021–active | 41.3 |
| 472 | Steven Lorentz | Ice Hockey | 🏳️ Canada | 2020–active | 40.8 |
Compare the leaders
Wayne Gretzky vs Howie MorenzRead the full methodology
Sport lists use the raw In-Sport GOAT Score. Cross-sport lists use the official competition-depth adjustment. No scores are recalculated for this page.
Read the full methodologyFrequently asked questions
How is this ranking calculated?
Five verified components are weighted consistently: dominance, peak, longevity, honours and statistics.
Who is included?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, only verified athletes with sufficient career history, metrics, honours and independent sources are eligible. Rank and score are read live.
Related rankings
Greatest Boxers of all timeGreatest Swimmers of all timeGreatest Football Players of all timeGreatest Tennis Players of all timeGreatest Golfers of all timeGreatest Formula 1 Drivers of all timeGreatest Esports Players of all timeGreatest Basketball Players of all timeGreatest Baseball Players of all timeGreatest American Football Players of all timeGreatest Ice Hockey Players of all timeGreatest active Ice Hockey Players