- Sidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby (born August 7, 1987, in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player and captain of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. He was the first pick of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and one of the leading scorers during the 2005-06 NHL season, finishing 6th in scoring with 102 points (39 G, 63 A). Crosby was one of the most highly regarded draft picks in hockey history, … - Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Nicknamed "The Great One," "Total Hockey: The Official Encyclopedia of the NHL" calls Gretzky "the greatest player of all time." He is generally regarded as the best player of his era and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, … - Martin Brodeur
Martin Pierre Brodeur (born May 6, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional ice hockey goaltender who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the New Jersey Devils. In his 13-year tenure, he has led the team to three Stanley Cup championships and has taken them to the playoffs all but once. In addition to holding over thirty Devils franchise records, he is on pace to surpass Patrick Roy's career records for wins, games played and minutes played, … - Mats Sundin
Mattias Johan Sundin (born February 13, 1971, in Bromma, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. His Swedish nickname "Sudden" (in reference to his surname) and Toronto nickname "Captain Clutch", come from his ability to perform in high-pressure situations, such as overtime. Sundin is currently the all-time leader in overtime goals with 15, the latest coming on October 14, 2006, … - Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006. He is also the Penguins' principal owner and chairman of the board, having bought the team out of bankruptcy in 1999. Lemieux is generally regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play in the NHL. - Ryan Malone
Ryan Malone (born December 1, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a professional ice hockey left winger/center who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. - Joe Sakic
Joseph Steve Sakic (born July 7, 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a professional ice hockey center who has played his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. In his 18-year tenure, Sakic has won two Stanley Cups, various NHL trophies and has been voted into 13 NHL All-Star Games. He is regarded as one of the strongest team leaders to ever play in the league, … - Dan Boyle
Daniel "Dan" Boyle (born July 12, 1976 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a professional hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Florida Panthers in 1998. He won the Stanley Cup with the Lightning in 2004, after being traded from the Panthers during the 2001-02 NHL season. He played college hockey for the Redhawks of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. - Mike Modano
Michael Thomas Modano, Jr. (born June 7 1970, in Livonia, Michigan) is a professional hockey player for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. He is the all-time goal scoring leader amongst American-born players - Gary Bettman
Gary Bruce Bettman (born on June 2, 1952 in Queens, New York City) is an American lawyer who has served as commissioner of the National Hockey League since February 1, 1993. - Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin (born September 17, 1985 in Moscow, USSR) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. He currently resides in Arlington, Virginia, USA. He was the number one pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, but due to the 2004-05 NHL lockout only started playing in the 2005-06 NHL season. - Jarome Iginla
Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla, commonly known as Jarome Iginla, (born July 1, 1977 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Calgary Flames. His nickname is "Iggy". - Joe Thornton
Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2 1979, in London, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey centre in the National Hockey League. He was drafted by, and played seven seasons for the Boston Bruins before being traded to his current club, the San Jose Sharks, where he wears the number 19. His on-ice vision, strength on the puck, deft passing ability, and power forward style of play have led to him becoming one of the league's premier top line centres. - Chris Pronger
Christopher Robert Pronger (born October 10, 1974, in Dryden, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional hockey player for the NHL's Anaheim Ducks (2006-present). Chris was originally drafted into the NHL by the Hartford Whalers, in the 1st round, 2nd overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He has previously played for the Hartford Whalers (from 1993-95), St. Louis Blues (from 1995-2004), and the Edmonton Oilers (from 2005-06). Was also the cover athlete for NHL Hitz 20-03. - Vincent Lecavalier
Vincent Lecavalier (born April 21, 1980 in Ile Bizard, Quebec) is a Canadian professional hockey player who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. - Ryan Miller
Ryan Miller (born July 17, 1980 in East Lansing, Michigan, USA) is the starting goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League. He is also the older brother of Anaheim Ducks' winger Drew Miller. - Peter Forsberg
Peter Mattias Forsberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. His 17-year professional career includes 11 years in the National Hockey League (NHL), where he won two Stanley Cups and numerous individual honors. Internationally, with the Swedish national men's ice hockey team, he won two World Championships and two Olympic hockey gold medals. - Daniel Alfredsson
Daniel Alfredsson is a professional Swedish ice hockey player. He is the Captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. He currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and Särö, Sweden. A right winger with the Senators, Alfredsson usually plays on the first line with centre Jason Spezza and left winger Dany Heatley. - Dany Heatley
Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21, 1981, in Freiburg, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player who currently plays for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. Heatley was born in Germany to Murray and Karin Heatley as his Canadian father, Murray Heatley, was then playing in a German hockey league. His mother is German. When Murray retired from hockey, the family settled in Calgary, where Dany was raised. - Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Frederick Shanahan (born 23 January 1969, in Mimico, Ontario, Canada), is a Canadian ice hockey right wing and alternate captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. With his physical play and goal scoring ability, Shanahan has scored 600 goals in his career, and is the leader among active players for goals scored. He helped the Detroit Red Wings win three Stanley Cups. The son of Irish parents, Rosaleen and Donal, … - Chris Drury
Christopher "Chris" Drury (born August 20, 1976 in Trumbull, Connecticut) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the New York Rangers of the NHL. He is the younger brother of former player Ted Drury. - Henrik Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). After only two seasons, he is considered to be one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, and has twice been nominated for the Vezina Trophy, most recently finishing tied for third in the voting. He has an identical twin brother, Joel Lundqvist of the Dallas Stars. Often called "Henke" or "Lunkan" (Swedish hypocorisms of his first and last name, … - Sean Avery
By C. Fraser What struck me first and foremost about his comment is his disrespect towards women. If you are not familiar with Avery, he is an NHL player with some noteriety. He has dated several actresses including Elisha Cuthbert, who is currently dating Dion Phanuef of the Calgary Flames, and who w... - Todd Bertuzzi
Todd Bertuzzi (born 2 February, 1975) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Anaheim Ducks. - Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Viktorovich Fedorov (Russian:Сергей Викторович Фёдоров, "Sergey Viktorovich Fyodorov"; born December 13 1969 in Pskov, Soviet Union; now Russia) is a professional ice hockey forward and sometimes defenceman who plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League. - Chris Osgood
Chris Osgood (born November 26, 1972 in Peace River, Alberta, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player. Osgood is currently the first backup goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League behind Dominik Hasek. Osgood has played for Detroit, the New York Islanders, and the St. Louis Blues during his 16-year NHL career. - Scott Niedermayer
Robert Scott Niedermayer (born August 31, 1973, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for and captaining the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. Niedermayer is known for his outstanding skating stride, and knack for leading or joining the offensive rush. Standing 6 ft 1 in (185 cm), 200 pounds (91 kg), Niedermayer is considered to be one of the top defensemen in the league. Though he was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Niedermayer grew up in Cranbrook, … - Ray Emery
Raymond "Ray" Emery (born September 28, 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a starting ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the NHL. He has been awarded multiple honours, with the majority while playing in numerous minor leagues. As an avid boxing fan, he is most recognized for fighting more often than other NHL goalies, notably against two Buffalo players during the 2006-2007 NHL season. Emery has played in numerous leagues, including the OHL, … - Marc-Andre Fleury
Marc-André Fleury is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is the goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. He is only the third goalie to be chosen first overall in the NHL draft, with the others being Michel Plasse and Rick DiPietro. Fleury is known for his unique bright yellow goalie equipment, and has the letters "E.F.G.T." on the back of his helmet as the first initials of his late grandparents. - Ilya Kovalchuk
Ilya Valeryevich Kovalchuk (Russian: Илья Валерьевич Ковальчук, Il'ja Valer'jevič Kovalčuk; born April 15, 1983, in Tver, U.S.S.R.) is a professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League. - Marty Turco
Marty Turco (born August 13, 1975 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) is a goaltender for the Dallas Stars of the NHL. - Jason Spezza
Jason Anthony Rocco Spezza (born June 13, 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey currently playing centre for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. - Miikka Kiprusoff
Miikka "Kipper" Sakari Kiprusoff (born October 26, 1976 in Turku, Finland) is a professional hockey goaltender, currently playing for the Calgary Flames. He recently captured the 2006 Vezina Trophy as the National Hockey League's top goaltender. - Conn Smythe
Constantine Falkland Cary Smythe was a Canadian builder in the National Hockey League. He is best known as the principal owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1927 to 1961 and as the builder of Maple Leaf Gardens. - Jeremy Roenick
Jeremy Shaffer Roenick (born January 17, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a professional ice hockey player. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings over the course of 18 NHL seasons and represented Team USA in numerous international tournaments. - Evgeni Nabokov
Evgeni Nabokov, is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a goaltender for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League. Nabokov was selected by San Jose in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft (9th round, 219th overall). When he first played in North America, he went by John, rather than Evgeni, fearing that English-speakers would have a hard time pronouncing his name. However, this change did not last. - Ron Wilson
Ronald Lawrence Wilson (born May 28, 1955 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and raised in Riverside, Rhode Island) is an American ice hockey former player and coach. He is currently the head coach of the San Jose Sharks - Ron Wilson
Ronald Lee Wilson (born 13 May, 1956 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey centreman. Wilson was drafted 133rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft. He played 832 career NHL games, scoring 110 goals and 216 assists for 326 points. He is currently assistant coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs. - Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez (born December 23, 1979, in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American professional ice hockey player of both Mexican and Colombian descent. He plays the position of center for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. - Rick Dipietro
Rick DiPietro (born September 19, 1981 in Winthrop, Massachusetts) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the NHL's New York Islanders. He studied at Saint Sebastian's School but left after his sophomore year to play junior hockey in Michigan.
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