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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1999.
15 Interesting Facts About Chris Drury
Chris Drury is a decorated American ice hockey legend, Stanley Cup champion, and current President and General Manager of the New York Rangers.
Position
Center
Jersey
#23
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He won a Stanley Cup championship as a member of the Colorado Avalanche in 2001.
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He was the first player in hockey history to win both the Hobey Baker Award and the Calder Memorial Trophy.
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Prior to his NHL career, he pitched a complete game to win the 1989 Little League World Series championship.
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He served as team captain for both the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers during his career.
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He chose jersey number 23 while playing in Buffalo in honor of New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly.
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He captured two Olympic silver medals playing for Team USA in 2002 and 2010.
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He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.
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He scored a game-tying goal with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation time during Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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He became only the second American-born captain in New York Rangers franchise history when appointed in 2008.
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He recorded his 500th career NHL point by scoring an empty-net goal on a power play against the New Jersey Devils.
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He was named President and General Manager of the New York Rangers on May 5, 2021.
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He scored 11 game-winning postseason goals over four consecutive playoff runs during his tenure in Colorado.
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He holds the all-time record for most career goals in Boston University men's ice hockey history with 113.
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He co-owns a Connecticut-based pizza tavern chain named Colony Grill, which originally opened in 1935.
About Chris Drury
Chris Drury is a former American professional ice hockey center who won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1999 and a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001. Known for his clutch performances, he captained both the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers before transitioning to an executive role as President and General Manager of the Rangers.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Memorial Trophy
1999
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Stanley Cup Champion
2001
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Hobey Baker Award
1998
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Olympic Silver Medal
2002
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Olympic Silver Medal
2010
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Chris Drury.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Center
Jersey #: 23
Status: Retired
Age: 50 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Trumbull, Connecticut
Career Stats
Seasons: 12
Goals: 255
Assists: 360
Points: 615
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1994
Round: 3rd
Teams & Career
Colorado Avalanche Calgary Flames Buffalo Sabres New York Rangers
Chris Drury played for 4 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1994.