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He won two Stanley Cups as a player, first with the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and later with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
15 Interesting Facts About William Guerin
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and the first NHL player of Hispanic descent, Bill Guerin enjoyed an illustrious 18-season playing career before transitioning to a successful executive role as general manager of the Minnesota Wild.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#13
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He was the first player of Hispanic descent to play in the National Hockey League.
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He represented the United States at three consecutive Winter Olympics in 1998, 2002, and 2006.
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He was selected fifth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was named the general manager of the Minnesota Wild in August 2019.
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He became the first player in NHL history to have a 20-goal season with seven different franchises.
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He was named the Most Valuable Player of the NHL All-Star Game in 2001.
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He served as the 11th captain in the history of the New York Islanders after signing with them in 2007.
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His 14-year gap between winning his first Stanley Cup in 1995 and his second in 2009 is the third-longest wait in NHL history.
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He led the NHL in game-winning goals during the 2003-04 season while playing for the Dallas Stars, netting 10 of them.
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He played junior hockey for the Springfield Olympics in the New England Junior Hockey League instead of playing for his high school team.
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He was traded to his hometown team, the Boston Bruins, in November 2000 in exchange for Anson Carter and draft picks.
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He found out he had been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Boston Bruins from a random person at the West Edmonton Mall.
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He is of Nicaraguan descent through his mother, and French Canadian, Irish, and Lithuanian descent through his father.
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He was named the TSN TradeCentre GM of the Day on March 21, 2022, for his transactions during the NHL trade deadline.
About William Guerin
An American power forward who played 18 seasons in the NHL, he won two Stanley Cups as a player with the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. Known for his leadership and goal-scoring ability, he became the first player of Hispanic descent to play in the NHL. Following his playing career, he transitioned into front-office roles, eventually becoming the general manager of the Minnesota Wild.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1995
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Stanley Cup Champion
2009
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NHL All-Star Game MVP
2001
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United States Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2013
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about William Guerin.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 13
Status: Retired
Age: 55 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
Born: Worcester, Massachusetts
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 429
Assists: 427
Points: 856
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1989
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
New Jersey Devils Edmonton Oilers Boston Bruins Dallas Stars St. Louis Blues San Jose Sharks New York Islanders Pittsburgh Penguins
William Guerin played for 8 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1989.