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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
15 Interesting Facts About Paul Kariya
A dynamic and highly skilled left winger, he was known for his exceptional speed and offensive vision throughout his Hall of Fame career.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#9
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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His jersey number 9 was retired by the Anaheim Ducks.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in consecutive years for skillful play and sportsmanship.
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He won an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
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He was the first freshman to ever receive the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA's top player.
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He captained the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for seven seasons, guiding them to the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He once tied Teemu Selänne for seventh overall in NHL scoring with 108 points in a single season.
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He scored his 400th career NHL goal against the New York Rangers.
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He led the NHL in shots on goal with 429 during the 1998-99 season.
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He took an $8.8 million pay cut from his previous salary to sign with the Colorado Avalanche.
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He made a cameo appearance in Disney's D3: The Mighty Ducks movie.
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He became the youngest player in Canadian history to play at the IIHF World Championships in 1993.
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His father, a Japanese-Canadian, played rugby with the Canadian national team.
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He set a Nashville Predators team record for points scored in a single season in 2005-06, a record since broken.
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He led all scorers at the inaugural Phoenix Cup tournament in 1991, earning a spot on the All-Star team.
About Paul Kariya
Paul Kariya was a speedy and intelligent offensive force who played 15 seasons in the NHL, primarily for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim where he served as captain. A Hobey Baker Award winner and two-time Lady Byng recipient, he led the Ducks to the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals before concussions ultimately forced his retirement. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hobey Baker Award
1993
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1996
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Olympic Gold Medal
2002
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NHL First All-Star Team
1996
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Paul Kariya.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 9
Status: Retired
Age: 51 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 402
Assists: 587
Points: 989
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1993
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Colorado Avalanche Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues
Paul Kariya played for 4 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1993.