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He won three Stanley Cup championships with the Chicago Blackhawks.
15 Interesting Facts About Duncan Keith
A legendary two-way defenceman, he captured three Stanley Cups, two Norris Trophies, and the Conn Smythe Trophy during his illustrious 17-season NHL career.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.
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He was a two-time recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman.
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He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history in 2017.
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He received the Conn Smythe Trophy by a unanimous vote in 2015.
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He earned two Olympic gold medals while representing Team Canada in 2010 and 2014.
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His 13-year, $72 million contract signed in 2009 was the most lucrative in Blackhawks team history at the time.
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He famously returned to a playoff game after losing seven teeth from a puck to the face.
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He was selected 54th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played his first two professional seasons in the American Hockey League with the Norfolk Admirals.
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He and Brent Seabrook became the first pair of defencemen and seventh duo in NHL history to play 1,000 games together.
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He concluded his 17-season NHL career by playing one season with the Edmonton Oilers.
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He began his minor hockey career as a forward before transitioning to defence at age eight or nine.
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His debut goal for the Michigan State Spartans came in the 'Cold War' outdoor game against the University of Michigan.
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The town of Fort Frances, Ontario, recognized his success by declaring July 21, 2008, 'Duncan Keith Day.'
About Duncan Keith
Duncan Keith was a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers. Known as a two-way defenceman, he won three Stanley Cups, two Norris Trophies, and the Conn Smythe Trophy. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2010
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Stanley Cup Champion
2013
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Stanley Cup Champion
2015
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
2010
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2015
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2025
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Duncan Keith.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 42 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 192 lbs (87 kg)
Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 106
Assists: 540
Points: 646
Teams: 2
Drafted: 2002
Round: 2nd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Chicago Blackhawks Edmonton Oilers
Duncan Keith played for 2 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002.