Gretzky's record-breaking 50th goal possible as it was scored into an empty net, and the Flyers would likely not have their goaltender pulled had the Flyers been trailing by more than one. In his career, he fought two times, against Garry Howatt and Ron Duguay. Retirement In October 1982, the Philadelphia Flyers sent Arthur to the Maine Mariners, their American Hockey League affiliate, while recovering from an injury. Faced with the choice between a professional hockey player or the opportunity to pursue his education in medicine, Arthur chose the latter and retired from professional hockey. He became the only NHL draft pick to choose a medical career over one in hockey. He said that he thought his medical career might be risked by playing hockey. He also said that he did not really enjoy the hockey lifestyle either. Personal His father was an attorney while his mother was a nurse. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International References Dan Diamond (ed.). Total Hockey. (2000). External links 1961 births Living people Canadian ice hockey defencemen Cornwall Royals (QMJHL) players Hartford Whalers draft picks Hartford Whalers players Sportspeople from Temiskaming Shores Ice hockey people from Toronto National Hockey League first-round draft picks Philadelphia Flyers players