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7th July 1969 |
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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Joe Sakic (born July 7, 1969) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL).
- Position: Centre
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 185 lb
Early life
Joseph Steven Šakić was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to a family of Croatian immigrants (his father is from Imotski, his mother from Lika). Joe didn't speak English until he entered kindergarten.
Although media guides list his birthplace as Burnaby, British Columbia, he was actually born in Vancouver; he grew up in Burnaby. He is a fan favourite in the Vancouver region, as a street in Burnaby has been named, "Joe Sakic Way" in his honour. He is affectionately known as "Burnaby Joe" to the fans in the Vancouver region.
Playing career
Sakic was drafted 15th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, and made his NHL debut in October, 1988. While the Nordiques were in a rebuilding mode during his early years, Sakic was the best player on some dismal teams, eventually earning the title of captain.
Under his on-ice leadership, the Nords made the playoffs in 1993 and the lockout-shortened season of 1995. The next year, he moved with the franchise as they became the Colorado Avalanche, later leading them to the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. Sakic is known for his prolific offensive skills and is the captain of the Colorado Avalanche.
He had 2 goals and 2 assists in Canada's gold medal win over Team USA in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and was named its MVP, and also played a part in Canada's triumph in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.
On October 20, 2005, Joe Sakic learned that the Colarado Avalanche will not pick up his option for the 2006-2007 NHL season making Joe Sakic a free agent.
Awards
- 1996 - Conn Smythe Trophy
- 2001 - Hart Memorial Trophy
- 2001 - Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
- 2001 - Bud Light Plus/Minus Award
- 2001 - Lester B. Pearson Award
- Played in 9 NHL All-Star Games - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2004.
Records
- Most game-winning goals in playoffs (6)
- Colorado Avalanche franchise record for points (1,402)
Career Statistics
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Regular Season |
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Playoffs |
Season |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1985-86 |
Lethbridge |
WHL |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1986-87 |
Swift Current |
WHL |
72 |
60 |
73 |
133 |
31 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1987-88 |
Swift Current |
WHL |
64 |
78 |
82 |
160 |
64 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
24 |
12 |
1988-89 |
Quebec |
NHL |
70 |
23 |
39 |
62 |
24 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1989-90 |
Quebec |
NHL |
64 |
39 |
63 |
102 |
64 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1990-91 |
Quebec |
NHL |
80 |
48 |
61 |
109 |
24 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1991-92 |
Quebec |
NHL |
69 |
29 |
65 |
94 |
20 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1992-93 |
Quebec |
NHL |
78 |
48 |
57 |
105 |
40 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
2 |
1993-94 |
Quebec |
NHL |
84 |
28 |
64 |
92 |
18 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1994-95 |
Quebec |
NHL |
47 |
19 |
43 |
62 |
30 |
6 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
1995-96 |
Colorado |
NHL |
82 |
51 |
69 |
120 |
44 |
22 |
18 |
16 |
34 |
14 |
1996-97 |
Colorado |
NHL |
65 |
22 |
52 |
74 |
34 |
17 |
8 |
17 |
25 |
14 |
1997-98 |
Colorado |
NHL |
64 |
27 |
36 |
63 |
50 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
1998-99 |
Colorado |
NHL |
73 |
41 |
55 |
96 |
29 |
19 |
6 |
13 |
19 |
8 |
1999-00 |
Colorado |
NHL |
60 |
28 |
53 |
81 |
28 |
17 |
2 |
7 |
9 |
8 |
2000-01 |
Colorado |
NHL |
82 |
54 |
64 |
118 |
30 |
21 |
13 |
13 |
26 |
6 |
2001-02 |
Colorado |
NHL |
82 |
26 |
53 |
79 |
18 |
21 |
9 |
10 |
19 |
4 |
2002-03 |
Colorado |
NHL |
58 |
26 |
32 |
58 |
24 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
9 |
2 |
2003-04 |
Colorado |
NHL |
81 |
33 |
54 |
87 |
42 |
11 |
7 |
5 |
12 |
8 |
NHL Totals |
1155 |
542 |
860 |
1402 |
482 |
153 |
78 |
91 |
162 |
72 |
International Play
- 1988 - Gold medal for Canada in the World Junior Championships
- 1991 - Silver medal for Canada in the World Championships
- 1994 - Gold medal for Canada in the World Championships
- 1996 - Silver medal for Canada in the World Cup of Hockey
- 1998 - Played for Canada in the 1998 Winter Olympics
- 2002 - Gold medal for Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics
- 2004 - Gold medal for Canada in the World Cup of Hockey
Personal information
He and his wife Debbie have three children, son Mitchell, and fraternal twins Chase (boy) and Kamryn (girl).
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