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Name: Joe Sakic  
   
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Date of Birth: 7th July 1969
   
Place of Birth: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
   
Profession: Actor
 
 
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

    Regular Season   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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