Chris Clark is a professional hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

Clark is expected to miss the remainder of the 2008-2009 season after undergoing surgery on his right wrist in early February 2009.ESPN.com: Clark Expected to Miss Rest of Season

Clark began his career in the Canadian junior leagues, in the Northeastern Junior Hockey League. Starting in 1994, Clark attended and played for Clarkson University for four seasons. That same year he was drafted 77th overall in the NHL draft by the Calgary Flames. After graduating college, he spent just over a season with the Saint John Flames in the American Hockey League, then made his NHL debut in 1999. He continued with the Calgary Flames through the 2003-2004 season, when they played in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Following the NHL Lockout, Clark was traded to the Washington Capitals on August 4, 2005. He has since resigned with the Capitals three times, in 2005, 2006 and in 2007. Also in 2006, Clark was named captain of the Capitals, taking over for Jeff Halpern.

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  • Height: 6' 0"
  • Weight: 196
  • Rookie Year: 1999-2000

• March 8, 1976: Born

• 1994: Drafted by in the 3rd Round by the Calgary Flames

• 1999: Debuts with the Calgary Flames

• 2002: Played for Team U.S.A. in the World Championships

• 2003-2004: Helped the Calgary Flames reach the Stanley Cup Final

• 2005: Traded to the Washington Capitals

• 2005: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Washington Capitals

• 2006: Re-signed by the Washington Capitals to a two-year contract extension

• 2006: Capitals named Clark their new team captain

• 2007: Signed by the Washington Capitals to a three-year contract extension

• 2007: Played for Team U.S.A. in the World Championships

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