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- Full name: Joseph Steve Sakic
- Born: July 7, 1969
- Birthplace: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Position: Center
- Shoots: Left
- Drafted 15th overall in 1987 by the Quebec Nordiques
- Part of Team Canada's 2004 World Cup of Hockey championship
- Stanley Cup Championship in 1996 and 2001
- 13-time NHL All-Star
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Joe Sakic is a retired all-star forward for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League. The NHL veteran served as the captain of the Avalanche before announcing his retirement on July 7, 2009.
Sakic was sidelined in December of 2008 after surgery to correct a herniated disc in his back.ESPN.com: Colorado Avalanche's Joe Sakic Out 6 Weeks for Herniated Disc He announced on April 10, 2009, that he would be out the rest of the season.
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Brief Biography
Sakic began his career with the Swift Current Broncos in the Western Hockey League in 1986. He was drafted 15th overall in the 1987 NHL draft by the Quebec Nordiques. Sakic has stayed with the franchise for his entire NHL career, including relocating with the team in 1995 as they became the Colorado Avalanche.Honors and Awards
- 1988: WHL Player of the Year
- 1996: Stanley Cup Champion
- 1996: Conn Smythe Trophy, playoff MVP
- 2001: Bud Light Plus/Minus Award
- 2001: Hart Memorial Trophy, NHL MVP
- 2001: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, top sportsmanship
- 2001: Stanley Cup Champion
- 2001: Lester B. Pearson Award, MVP as selected by the players
- 2002: Played his 1000th game
- 2002: Winter Olympics gold medal
- 2004: NHL All-Star Game MVP
- 2007: Scored his 600th goal
- 2007: NHL Foundation Player Award, commitment to hockey and the community
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Joe Sakic Questions
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Joe Sakic Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Colorado Avalanche
- NHL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 1988
Joe Sakic Timeline
- July 7, 1969: Born
- 1987: Draft in the first round by the Quebec Nordiques
- 1989: Makes professional debut for Quebec
- 1992: Named Quebec's team captain
- 1996: After franchise relocates to Colorado, helps them win Stanley Cup Championship, wins Playoff MVP Conn Smythe Trophy
- 2001: Led the Avalanche to their second Stanley Cup title
- 2001: Wins league MVP Hart Memorial Trophy
- 2001: Wins most gentlemanly player Lady Bing Memorial Trophy
- 2002: Named outstanding tournament player as Team Canada wins Olympic Gold Medal
- 2004: Part of Team Canada's World Cup of Hockey championship
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Cider's up! Videos Before Bedtime!!: Get the videos.....!!!!!!Song time....Tribute to Joe Sakic again....Good night... http://bit.ly/6AqIy9
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Iggy's wrist shot reminds me of Classic Joe Sakic. #flames
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Le chandail de Captain Joe Sakic ne sera pas retiré cette année au Colisée, Joe n'étant pas dispo pour le match des anciens du 13 mars...
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Finally getting a custom frame for my joe sakic denver post retirement announcement.
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Top 10 Joe Sakic Goals http://tinyurl.com/yfypcj3
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- Mahalo's Guide to the Colorado Avalanche
