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He was a Stanley Cup champion in his final professional season.
15 Interesting Facts About Steve Duchesne
An undrafted offensive defenseman, he played 16 seasons in the NHL, earning three All-Star selections and winning a Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#5
Status
Retired
Teams
9
Facts
15
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He was a three-time NHL All-Star during his career.
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He played over 1,100 career regular season games in the NHL.
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He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in his debut season.
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He achieved a career-high of 82 points in a single NHL season.
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He was never selected in the NHL Entry Draft, signing as a free agent.
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He was involved in one of the biggest trades in NHL history, the Eric Lindros deal.
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He led all defensemen in shorthanded goals during the 1988-89 NHL season.
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He scored the goal that secured his team's first-ever playoff berth for the Ottawa Senators.
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He won two medals, a gold and a silver, representing Canada at the World Championships.
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He had multiple separate stints with both the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues during his career.
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He accumulated more than double the number of assists compared to goals in his NHL career.
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He began his professional career playing one season in the American Hockey League before joining the NHL.
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He was a co-owner of the Allen Americans, a Central Hockey League team, after his playing career.
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Before his NHL career, he played junior hockey for the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the QMJHL.
About Steve Duchesne
He was a Canadian defenceman known for his offensive prowess, playing 16 seasons in the NHL for several teams. Undrafted, he signed with the Los Angeles Kings and later became a three-time NHL All-Star. He capped his career by winning the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2002
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Three-time NHL All-Star
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NHL All-Rookie Team
1987
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World Championships Gold Medal
1994
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Steve Duchesne.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 5
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Sept-Îles, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 227
Assists: 525
Points: 752
Teams: 9
Teams & Career
Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers Quebec Nordiques St. Louis Blues Ottawa Senators St. Louis Blues Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers Detroit Red Wings
Steve Duchesne played for 9 different teams during his 17 seasons career.