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He was originally selected in the first round of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Sylvain Côté
Sylvain Côté was a durable Canadian defenseman who played 19 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 435 points in 1,171 games and reaching the Stanley Cup Finals.
Position
Defense
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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He was a member of the Dallas team that reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2000.
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He played over 1,100 career NHL games.
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He was an all-star selection as a defenseman at the 1986 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships.
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He played for five different NHL franchises during his career.
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The majority of his NHL career was spent with the Washington Capitals.
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His career totals include 122 goals, 313 assists, and 435 points.
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He represented Canada internationally at the World Junior Championships and the World Cup of Hockey.
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He was born in Quebec City, Quebec, and grew up in Duberger, Quebec.
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He played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in both 1978 and 1979.
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He recorded his highest single-season point total of 51 points during the 1993-94 season.
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His career-high for goals in a single season was 21, achieved in the 1992-93 campaign.
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He played alongside his brother in the 1979 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
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He was drafted 11th overall by the Hartford Whalers.
About Sylvain Côté
Sylvain Côté was a Canadian defenseman who played 19 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Washington Capitals. Drafted 11th overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1984, he also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, and Dallas Stars, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals with Dallas in 2000. He amassed 435 points in 1,171 career NHL games.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships All-Star
1986
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Stanley Cup Finalist
2000
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Played over 1,000 NHL Games
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50+ Point NHL Season
1993-94
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20+ Goal NHL Season
1992-93
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Sylvain Côté.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defense
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Age: 59 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Quebec City, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 122
Assists: 313
Points: 435
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1984
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Hartford Whalers Washington Capitals Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Blackhawks Dallas Stars
Sylvain Côté played for 5 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1984.