Guide Note

Canadian professional hockey player Rob Blake currently plays for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League. Blake signed with the Sharks as a free agent on July 3, 2008.

Fast Facts

Born: December 10, 1969
Position: Defenseman
Birthplace: Simcoe Ontario, Canada
Shoots: Right
Three time Olympian and six time NHL All-Star

Early Career

Blake began his career in the Ontario Junior Hockey League in 1985. He then attended and played for Bowling Green State University for three years, starting in 1987. Blake was drafted 70th overall in the 1988 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He made his NHL debut at the end of the 1989-90 season, playing four regular season and eight playoff games with the Kings. In 1994, Blake was selected for his first of six NHL All-Star Game appearances. Just two years later he was named captain of the Kings, which he served as until 2001. 1998 was a exceptionally successful season for Blake, and he was awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the top defenseman in the league.

Recent Years

On February 21, 2001, Blake was traded to the Colorado Avalanche. Just months later he helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup Championship. Blake went on to represent Team Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics, taking home the gold medal. He continued with the Avalanche through the 2005-06 regular season. On July 1, 2006, Blake re-signed with the Kings, and was again named captain.

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- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 225
- Rookie Year: 1989-1990

Rob Blake Timeline

December 10, 1969: Born
1985: Joins the Ontario Junior Hockey League
1987: College hockey debut at Bowling Green State University
1988: Drafted 70th overall in the 4th round by the Los Angeles Kings of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft
1990: NHL debut
1994: Selected for his 1st of 6 NHL All-Star Teams
1996: Named Los Angeles Kings Team Captain
1988: Won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the NHL's top defenseman
2001: Traded to the Colorado Avalanche
2001: Helps the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup Championships
2002: Won the gold medal with Team Canada in the Winter Olympics
2006: Returns as Captain of the Los Angeles Kings as a free agent
2008: Signs with the San Jose Sharks

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