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He won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.
15 Interesting Facts About Ray Whitney
Ray Whitney, nicknamed "The Wizard," was an underrated yet consistently high-scoring left winger who played 22 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and amassing over 1,000 career points.
Position
Left Wing
Jersey
#14
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He was given the nickname "The Wizard" for his passing and playmaking skills.
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He was the second player ever drafted by the San Jose Sharks.
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His jersey number 14 was retired by the Spokane Chiefs, making him the first player to receive that honor from the team.
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He was a stick boy for the Wayne Gretzky era Edmonton Oilers, alongside future NHL player Ryan Smyth.
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He led the entire Western Hockey League with 185 points during the 1990-91 season.
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He became only the 79th player in NHL history to score 1,000 regular-season points.
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He was the last remaining member of the San Jose Sharks inaugural team active in the NHL until his retirement.
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He scored a natural hat trick in just 1 minute and 40 seconds on February 8, 2007.
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He replaced Ryan Smyth as Canada's captain at the 2010 World Championship when Smyth broke his foot.
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He played for teams in the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga and the International Hockey League early in his professional career.
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At the time of his retirement, he was the leader in points, assists, and games played for the entire 1991 NHL draft class.
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He is known for his comedic tendencies, often making sure he is visible in pre-game on-screen interviews behind the interviewee.
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He won both the Bob Clarke Trophy and the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy in 1991 for his junior hockey performance.
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He played in 1,330 regular-season NHL games, accumulating 1,064 points over his career.
About Ray Whitney
Known as "The Wizard" for his exceptional passing and playmaking, he enjoyed a prolific 22-year NHL career, often considered one of the league's most underrated point producers. He won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and retired as the leader in points, assists, and games played for his draft class.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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Memorial Cup Champion
1991
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Bob Clarke Trophy
1991
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1,000 NHL Regular-Season Points
2012
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NHL Second All-Star Team
2012
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ray Whitney.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left Wing
Jersey #: 14
Status: Retired
Age: 53 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 385
Assists: 679
Points: 1064
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1991
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
San Jose Sharks Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings Carolina Hurricanes Phoenix Coyotes Dallas Stars
Ray Whitney played for 8 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the San Jose Sharks in 1991.