Steve Sullivan
15 Interesting Facts
Steve Sullivan was a resilient NHL forward who recorded 747 points across 1,011 games and earned the 2009 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2009 for his dedication and perseverance after returning from a career-threatening back injury.
He appeared in over 1,000 regular-season games throughout his 16-season NHL career.
He earned the nickname Timmins Tornado during his professional playing career.
He scored a hat trick in his very first game after being traded to the Nashville Predators in 2004.
He scored his first career NHL goal during his league debut against the Montreal Canadiens in February 1996.
He was selected in the ninth round with the 233rd overall pick by the New Jersey Devils in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft.
He was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for March 1997 after leading all rookies in scoring with 11 points in 14 games.
During a game in 2000, he engaged in a memorable banter with a fan who had previously mocked him after the fan was subsequently struck in the head by an errant puck.
He scored four goals in a single game against the Florida Panthers on April 10, 1999, tying a Panthers franchise record for most goals allowed against one player in a game.
His gap of 16 years and 45 days between stints with the New Jersey Devils marked the third-longest time between appearances with the same team in NHL history.
He helped lead the Albany River Rats to a Calder Cup championship in 1995 by contributing 23 points in 14 playoff games.
He represented Canada at two IIHF World Championships, competing in the 2000 and 2001 tournaments.
Before reaching the OHL, he scored 66 goals and 121 points in 47 games for the Timmins Golden Bears of the NOJHL during the 1991-92 season.
He forfeited his NCAA eligibility with Michigan Tech and Ferris State after choosing to play in exhibition games for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in 1992.
He served as the interim general manager of the Arizona Coyotes in 2020 following the resignation of John Chayka.
About Steve Sullivan
Steve Sullivan was a dynamic, fast-skating Canadian forward who played over 1,000 regular-season games in the NHL despite his small stature. Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1994, he produced 747 career points across 16 NHL seasons with six different franchises. Known for his resilience, he was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2009 after overcoming a severe back injury that kept him out of action for nearly two years.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
2008-09
Calder Cup Champion
1995
AHL First All-Star Team
1995-96
NHL Rookie of the Month
1997
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Teams & Career
Steve Sullivan played for 7 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 9th overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1994.