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He holds the NHL record for the most regular season games played.
15 Interesting Facts About Patrick Marleau
Patrick Marleau is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward, renowned as the NHL's all-time leader in regular season games played and a San Jose Sharks franchise legend.
Position
Centre, Left wing
Jersey
#12
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
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He is the San Jose Sharks' all-time leader in goals, points, and games played.
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He earned two Olympic gold medals representing Canada.
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His number 12 was the first to be retired by the San Jose Sharks franchise.
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He was drafted second overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.
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He holds the distinction of playing the most NHL games (regular season and playoffs) without winning the Stanley Cup.
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He is the youngest player to reach both the 1,300- and 1,400-game marks in the NHL.
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He is one of only five NHL players to play 1,400 games with a single team.
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He was the third-last active player from the 1990s NHL to retire.
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He became the youngest player in NHL history to reach the 1,000-game milestone while playing for the same franchise.
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He scored four goals in a single period, a first for his career, against the Colorado Avalanche.
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He was a two-time finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded for gentlemanly conduct.
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He played in all 82 regular season games in 11 separate seasons during his career.
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He is one of only two players in NHL history to open a season with four consecutive multi-goal games, a feat last achieved in 1917-18.
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He became the fastest player in his team's history to score 30 goals in a season, reaching the mark in just 47 games.
About Patrick Marleau
Patrick Marleau is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward, renowned for his exceptional longevity and speed. He holds the NHL record for most regular season games played and is the San Jose Sharks' all-time leader in multiple offensive categories. Marleau also won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada during his illustrious career.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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NHL All-Time Regular Season Games Played Leader
2021
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2010
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Olympic Gold Medalist
2014
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San Jose Sharks All-Time Franchise Leader (Goals, Points, Games)
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San Jose Sharks Jersey Retirement
2023
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Patrick Marleau.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre, Left wing
Jersey #: 12
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 212 lbs (96 kg)
Born: Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 24
Goals: 566
Assists: 631
Points: 1197
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1997
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Toronto Maple Leafs
Patrick Marleau played for 3 different teams during his 24 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the San Jose Sharks in 1997.