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He won the Stanley Cup three times during his career.
15 Interesting Facts About Matt Cullen
A three-time Stanley Cup champion and one of only a few players to play over 1,500 NHL games, he enjoyed a remarkable 21-season career known for its longevity and leadership.
Position
Center
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
12
Facts
15
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He won a bronze medal at the 2004 World Championship with the United States national team.
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He played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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He is one of only three American-born players to play in at least 1,500 NHL games.
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He was drafted 35th overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 1996 NHL entry draft.
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He is one of 22 players to play over 1,500 NHL games and the only one of that group to never be named an All-Star.
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He led the Italian Hockey League Serie A in scoring during the 2004-05 lockout season with 60 points.
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His first NHL hat-trick occurred on February 22, 2009, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche.
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He became the oldest active player in the NHL at 41 after Jaromír Jágr was placed on waivers in 2018.
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He played for SG Cortina of the Italian Hockey League Serie A during the 2004-05 NHL lockout.
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He finished his rookie NHL season ranking second in franchise history for points by a rookie.
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He was recognized as the AHL's Player of the Month in January 1998, despite not finishing the month in the AHL.
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He signed his first professional contract with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for three years, $1.435 million, with a $310,000 signing bonus.
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During his sophomore year at St. Cloud State, he suffered from a respiratory illness in his kidney that caused him to lose 20 pounds.
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He set Moorhead High School single-season records in both ice hockey and baseball during his senior year, tying the school's home run record in one baseball game.
About Matt Cullen
Matthew David Cullen was an American ice hockey center who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League, winning three Stanley Cups with the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins. Known for his remarkable longevity and leadership, he is one of only a few players to exceed 1,500 NHL games. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching and was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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Stanley Cup Champion
2016
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Stanley Cup Champion
2017
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World Championship Bronze Medal
2004
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United States Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2024
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Matt Cullen.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Center
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 49 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 202 lbs (92 kg)
Born: Virginia, Minnesota
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 266
Assists: 465
Points: 731
Teams: 12
Drafted: 1996
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Florida Panthers SG Cortina Carolina Hurricanes New York Rangers Carolina Hurricanes Ottawa Senators Minnesota Wild Nashville Predators Pittsburgh Penguins Minnesota Wild Pittsburgh Penguins
Matt Cullen played for 12 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1996.