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He led his team to three Stanley Cup championships.
15 Interesting Facts About Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman, a Hockey Hall of Famer and Detroit Red Wings icon, captained his team to three Stanley Cups during his illustrious 22-season career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, his first year of eligibility.
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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1998.
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He spent his entire 22-season NHL playing career with one franchise.
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He was named captain of his team at age 21 and held the position for two decades.
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His jersey number 19 was retired by his NHL team.
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He won an Olympic gold medal in 2002, making him one of few players to win both the Stanley Cup and Olympic gold in the same year.
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He holds the NHL record as the longest-serving captain of a single team, wearing the 'C' for 19 seasons and 1,303 games.
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He finished his career ranked as the sixth all-time leading scorer in NHL history.
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He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's best defensive forward in 2000.
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He scored a career-high 155 points, including 65 goals and 90 assists, in the 1988–89 season.
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He suffered a severe eye injury from a deflected slapshot in a 2004 playoff game, breaking his orbital bone.
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He became the first 18-year-old and youngest player to play in an NHL All-Star Game since the current format was adopted in 1969.
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He passed Mario Lemieux for eighth place all-time in NHL career goals with his 691st goal.
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Two other prominent NHL players, Joe Thornton and Joe Sakic, refused to wear his jersey number for Team Canada out of respect after his eye injury.
About Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman spent his entire 22-season NHL career as a Detroit Red Wing, serving as captain for two decades and leading the team to three Stanley Cup championships. Renowned for his two-way play and exceptional leadership, he accumulated 1,755 career points. After retiring as a player, he continued his hockey legacy in management roles, including as general manager for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Team Canada.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1997
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Stanley Cup Champion
1998
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Stanley Cup Champion
2002
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1998
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Steve Yzerman.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Cranbrook, British Columbia
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 692
Assists: 1063
Points: 1755
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1983
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Nepean Raiders Peterborough Petes Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman played for 3 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1983.