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He won two Stanley Cups during his professional career.
15 Interesting Facts About Andrew Ladd
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and former captain, Andrew Ladd enjoyed a long and successful NHL career as a reliable left winger before retiring in 2023.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He was selected fourth overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
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He served as the captain for both the Atlanta Thrashers and the Winnipeg Jets.
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He recorded his first NHL hat trick in a game against the Detroit Red Wings.
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His collision with an opposing goaltender in Game 1 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals led to that goalie missing the rest of the series.
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He played his 1,000th career NHL game against one of his former teams.
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During his junior career, he led the WHL in plus/minus, earning a specific league award.
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He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2008 trade deadline in exchange for Tuomo Ruutu.
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Upon joining the Chicago Blackhawks, he was reunited with three former minor hockey teammates.
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He scored his 100th NHL goal against his former team and their goaltender.
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He missed the first three games of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals due to a shoulder injury sustained in the previous series.
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In his final professional season, he was nominated by his team for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
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He led the Winnipeg Jets in both assists and points during the 2014-15 season.
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A torn ACL and MCL injury caused him to miss the remainder of the 2018-19 season and playoffs.
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He failed his physical prior to the 2022-23 season due to a nagging knee issue, leading to him spending the year on injured reserve.
About Andrew Ladd
Andrew Ladd is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger known for his leadership and two Stanley Cup championships with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks. Drafted fourth overall in 2004, he later served as captain for the Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg Jets. He concluded his career with over 1,000 NHL games played, accumulating 256 goals and 294 assists.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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Stanley Cup Champion
2010
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World Junior Championships Gold Medal
2005
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Atlanta Thrashers Team MVP
2010-11
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Andrew Ladd.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired
Age: 40 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
Born: Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 256
Assists: 294
Points: 550
Teams: 7
Drafted: 2004
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Atlanta Thrashers Winnipeg Jets Chicago Blackhawks New York Islanders Arizona Coyotes
Andrew Ladd played for 7 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2004.