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He won the Stanley Cup once in 2006.
15 Interesting Facts About Glen Wesley
Glen Wesley was a long-serving NHL defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes and had his number retired by the franchise.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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His number 2 jersey was retired by the Carolina Hurricanes.
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He played for four different NHL teams during his career.
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He played in four Stanley Cup Finals.
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He was drafted third overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1988.
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He became an American citizen in 2005.
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He ended one of the longest streaks for active players who had not yet won a Stanley Cup when he won in 2006.
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He was traded to the Hartford Whalers for three first-round draft picks.
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He took the Stanley Cup to Camp Lejeune as part of his day with the trophy.
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He was involved in the infamous Punch-up in Piestany while representing his country in 1987.
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He was named Western Hockey League Western Conference Defenceman of the Year twice.
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He is the only player to have played in each of the Hurricanes' first 10 seasons since the team relocated to North Carolina.
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His dramatic last-minute goal in game five of the 1990 playoffs against Montreal helped his team reach the Finals for the second time in three years.
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His #2 jersey was previously retired by the Hartford Whalers for a different player, making it the only number retired by the same franchise for two different players in two different cities.
About Glen Wesley
A durable defenseman, he played 20 NHL seasons, primarily for the Boston Bruins and Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes. He reached the Stanley Cup Finals four times, finally winning with the Hurricanes in 2006. His number 2 jersey was retired by the Carolina Hurricanes, a testament to his leadership and impact on the franchise.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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NHL All-Rookie Team
1988
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NHL All-Star Game Participant
1989
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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Carolina Hurricanes Retired Number (2)
2009
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Top 100 Bruins Players of All Time
2023
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Glen Wesley.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 57 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 207 lbs (94 kg)
Born: Red Deer, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 128
Assists: 409
Points: 537
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1987
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Boston Bruins Hartford Whalers Carolina Hurricanes Toronto Maple Leafs
Glen Wesley played for 4 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Boston Bruins in 1987.