2006-12-17 17:33:07 · 11 answers · asked by hll 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
(the retirement jersey ceremony thingamabob on jan 2)
2006-12-17 17:38:09 · update #1
this is HUGE!!!!! he is one of the greatest players of all time, he could also be considered maybe the best player of all time, when i say that i mean he does it all, block shots, score, and helps out on defence when the puck is in his end. On July 3, 2006, Yzerman officially retired, finishing his career ranked as the sixth all-time leading scorer in NHL history.
In 1986, he was named captain, the youngest player to be named captain in the team's history.
his NHL totals: 1514 GP, 692 G, 1063 A, 1755 PTS
his NHL Playoffs: 196 GP, 70 G, 115 A, 185 PTS
Awards
NHL All-Star Roster - 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2000
NHL First Team All-Star, Center - 2000
Lester B. Pearson Award - 1989
Conn Smythe Trophy - 1998
Frank J. Selke Trophy - 2000
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy - 2003
Lester Patrick Trophy - 2006
GO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2006-12-17 19:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What Steve Yzerman thing? Got a link or something?
Thanks for the clarification LOL! I was wondering if he got arrested for like being a serial killer or something hehe! Good for him - Yzerman is not only a phenomenal player, but he's a gentleman and a really nice guy. Kudos to him and Yeah! It's a big deal! It's basically like the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Oscars or something. Oh yeah - when my husband and I played EA Sports NHL, I always had Yzerman on my team ;)
2006-12-18 01:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding. Steve Yzerman is up there in the Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky echelon.
I thought he was youngest ever captain in NHL history?
692 goals. That's a shame he didn't make 700. If I were him I would have played one more year to get 700. Mario should have too but he had a heart condition so that's understandle. Still it's a shame in both cases. 692 goals and 690 goals.
2006-12-18 02:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by playmkr278 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yzerman is arguably the second most important member of the Red Wings ever to wear the jersey, the first being Gordie Howe.
It's huge and well-deserved beyond words.
2006-12-18 11:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by jpspencer1966 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a Red Wings fan myself but I have a lot of respect for Steve Yzerman. I wish I could go just to be part of the celebration. It's not just hugh for Detroit but for a lot of hockey fans. Steve Yzerman was a true professional and a class act. with the exception of Joe Sakic he may me be the last player you see retire with the team that drafted him.
2006-12-18 05:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by dohen 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No words can describe this event!! For the family, wing fans and including anyone that truly follows hockey. This is one of THE GRATES honers in hockey. If your not a fan of hockey it would be hard to understand. Red wing fan forever. I loved watching Steve play his whole career for us! *
2006-12-18 12:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yzerman was not only one of the best all around hockey players of all time, he was one of the nicest people I have ever met.
Did you know the only time he would charge money for autographs is to donate it to charity?
2006-12-18 15:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by Apples 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is huge. Stevie Y played his whole career for the Wings and is one of the best players in the history of the NHL.
2006-12-18 11:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by cubsjunkie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HUGE...for Steve, his family, and Detriot Red Wing fans.
2006-12-18 01:34:50 · answer #9 · answered by wandering_canuck 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its huge, not as huge as Mario or Wayne, but up there, like Messier ...
2006-12-18 13:39:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋