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- Born: December 10, 1969
- Position: Defenseman
- Birthplace: Simcoe Ontario, Canada
- Shoots: Right
- Three time Olympian and six time NHL All-Star
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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.
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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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Rob Blake Questions
Is Rob Blake the last active player to play with Wayne Gretzky? 1 AnswerNope, active players on the 98-99 New York Rangers team which was Gretzky's last, featured Alexei Kovalev, Mike Knuble, Mathieu Schnieder and even Marc Savard s... read more
Our first vertical manager, Rob Brown, was just activated! 33 AnswersOh, you picked only one page of mine. Anyway congrats gadget guru! http://www.flickr.com/photos/40161545@N06/4117054402/ You deserved it. Now come on show your ... read more
Uniforms in school: good idea or robbing individuality? 10 AnswersQ1: Uniforms in school: good idea or robbing individuality? A: It's a good idea, and it does *not* rob individuality. It's easier on the family income, and it l... read more
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Rob Blake Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the San Jose Sharks
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 225
- Rookie Year: 1989-1990
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Rob Blake / Rob Blake (upper body) fully practiced in the Sharks' practice Monday. Blake hasn't played since http://bit.ly/07l59wr #NHL #SJ
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R. Blake -D -SJ : Sharks' Rob Blake is close to returning http://tinyurl.com/agyudc
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MTL also brings back Niklas Hagman, NO signs Taylor Pyatt, NY signs Barry Tallackson, VAN signs Rob Blake. Busiest team was Oakland.........
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Rob Blake Autographed Los Angeles Kings Jersey http://bit.ly/7T8OA7
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RT @reckon: Wm Blake - The River of Life http://bit.ly/7yGhEh ~ Ah, Blake guided my friend Rob's savagely popular work. http://ow.ly/EmJS
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- Mahalo's Guide to the San Jose Sharks
