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Kevin Lowe

What is kevin lowe?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Kevin Hugh Lowe[1]
Born April 15, 1959[1]
Birth place Lachute, Québec[4]
Position Defenceman[1]
Teams Edmonton Oilers; New York Rangers[1]
Stanley Cup wins 6[1]

Kevin Lowe is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman and executive, best known for his 15 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and six Stanley Cup wins.

Context

Kevin Lowe played defence for the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers from 1979 to 1998, winning six Stanley Cups with the Oilers [1]. He later served as head coach, general manager, and president of hockey operations for the Oilers [2]. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020 [3]. Note that the name also refers to a lacrosse player, but the hockey executive is the more prominent figure [2].

Documented claims

  • He was the first player ever selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Draft. [3]
  • He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020. [3]
  • He won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 1990. [2]
  • He retired after the 1997–98 season. [3]

Questions and answers

What happened to Kevin Lowe?

Kevin Lowe retired from playing in 1998 and then moved into coaching and management with the Edmonton Oilers, eventually becoming president of hockey operations [2].

Did Kevin Lowe play with Gretzky?

Yes, Kevin Lowe was a teammate of Wayne Gretzky on the Edmonton Oilers during the 1980s, winning multiple Stanley Cups together [1].

What is Kevin Lowe doing now?

Kevin Lowe retired from his off-ice roles with the Edmonton Oilers in 2023, ending a long association with the franchise [5].

Sources

  1. Kevin Lowe Stats and News — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 20/21 Induction Celebration: Kevin Lowe — hhof.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Kevin Lowe Career Stats - NHL — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Kevin Lowe - Edmonton Oilers Defenseman | StatMuse — statmuse.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Edmonton Oilers legend Kevin Lowe retires from off-ice roles with franchise — cbssports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports