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He holds the record for most playoff goals by an American-born player, with 74.
15 Interesting Facts About Joe Pavelski
A prolific forward and former captain, he retired in 2024 as the all-time American-born playoff goal scorer after 18 NHL seasons with the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars.
Position
Forward
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He led the San Jose Sharks to their first Stanley Cup Finals in 2016.
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He scored his 1,000th career point on April 10, 2023.
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He won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics with the United States national team.
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He was drafted 205th overall in the seventh round of the 2003 NHL entry draft.
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He became the tenth American-born player to score 400 NHL goals.
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He served as captain for the San Jose Sharks during his final four years with the team.
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He helped Wisconsin win the 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.
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He scored a goal in his first NHL game, becoming the 11th Sharks player to do so.
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He signed with Belarusian team Dinamo Minsk of the KHL during the 2012–13 NHL lockout.
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His top line with Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson became known as the "Pavelski and Sons" line.
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He scored the first postseason hat-trick in Dallas Stars history since their relocation from Minnesota.
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He was nicknamed "Swiss Army Knife" by USA general manager Brian Burke.
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He is the co-owner of the Janesville Jets of the North American Hockey League (NAHL).
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His family's original surname was spelled Pawelski, reflecting their Polish origin.
About Joe Pavelski
Joseph Pavelski is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 18 seasons in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars. Known for his leadership, including captaining the Sharks to their first Stanley Cup Finals, he holds the record for most playoff goals by an American-born player and retired in 2024 with over 1,000 career points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Most Playoff Goals by an American-Born Player
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Led San Jose Sharks to First Stanley Cup Finals
2016
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Olympic Silver Medalist
2010
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1,000th Career NHL Point
2023
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NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Champion
2006
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Joe Pavelski.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Forward
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired
Age: 41 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Plover, Wisconsin
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 476
Assists: 592
Points: 1068
Teams: 3
Drafted: 2003
Round: 7th
Teams & Career
San Jose Sharks Dinamo Minsk Dallas Stars
Joe Pavelski played for 3 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 7th overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2003.