Famous Canadian Ice Hockey Players

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Wayne Gretzky
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players in the History of the National Hockey League)
Wayne Gretzky
17
Birthdate: January 26, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brantford, Canada
Nicknamed "The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky is a four-time Stanley Cup Champion and a six-time All-Star record-breaker. The Hockey Hall of Fame inductee played for four NHL teams from 1979 to 1999, was the leading scorer in NHL history, and served as the head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.
 2 
Mario Lemieux
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Mario Lemieux
7
Birthdate: October 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Canadian former professional ice hockey player Mario Lemieux spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing parts of 17 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. A gifted playmaker and fast skater, he is considered to be one of the best players of all time. With a 0.754 career goals-per-game average, he ranks second in NHL history, behind only Mike Bossy.

 3 
Martin Brodeur
(Canadian-American Former Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Martin Brodeur
10
Birthdate: May 6, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 4 
Bobby Hull
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Bobby Hull
8
Birthdate: January 3, 1939
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Point Anne, Belleville, Canada
Died: January 20, 2023
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 5 
Jonathan Toews
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Jonathan Toews
15
Birthdate: April 29, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Chicago Blackhawks captain and three-time Stanley Cup-winning ice-hockey player Jonathan Toews became the second-youngest NHL captain ever, at 20. Known as Captain Serious, he is not the one to be found in the middle of any controversy. He was named to the 100 Greatest NHL Players list in 2017.

 6 
Sidney Crosby
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Sidney Crosby
10
Birthdate: August 7, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Canadian professional ice hockey player Sidney Crosby is the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, he made his professional debut in 2005. Immediately rising to stardom, he has continued to impress the audience with his powerful gameplay.

 7 
Gordie Howe
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Gordie Howe
4
Birthdate: March 31, 1928
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: June 10, 2016
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 8 
Maurice Richard
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Maurice Richard
6
Birthdate: August 4, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died: May 27, 2000
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 9 
Brett Hull
(Canadian–American Former Ice Hockey Player and General Manager)
Brett Hull
13
Birthdate: August 9, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 10 
Bobby Orr
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Bobby Orr
4
Birthdate: March 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Parry Sound, Canada
Canadian ice-hockey star Bobby Orr is known for his 12-year NHL career, 10 of which were spent playing for the Boston Bruins. His Stanley Cup win in 1970 marked the Bruins’ first title in 29 years. Post-retirement, the septuagenarian Hockey Hall of Fame inductee has also experimented with golf.
 11 
Joe Sakic
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Executive and Former Player)
Joe Sakic
7
Birthdate: July 7, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Burnaby, Canada
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 12 
Guy Lafleur
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Right Winger)
Guy Lafleur
8
Birthdate: September 20, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Thurso, Quebec, Canada
Died: April 22, 2022
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 13 
Chris Pronger
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman and a Former Advisor to the Florida Panthers)
Chris Pronger
6
Birthdate: October 10, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dryden, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 14 
Mark Messier
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Mark Messier
2
Birthdate: January 18, 1961
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 15 
P. K. Subban
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
P. K. Subban
10
Birthdate: May 13, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

P.K. Subban is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays as a defenceman for the NHL's New Jersey Devils. In 2013, Subban was adjudged the NHL's top defenceman and was honored with the Norris Trophy. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Subban promised in 2015 that he would help raise $10 million by 2022 for the Montreal Children's Hospital. 

 16 
Tim Horton
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Tim Horton
13
Birthdate: January 12, 1930
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cochrane, Ontario, Canada
Died: February 21, 1974
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 17 
Hayley Wickenheiser
(Canadian Former Ice Hockey Player and Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist)
Hayley Wickenheiser
7
Birthdate: August 12, 1978
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Shaunavon, Canada
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 18 
Joe Thornton
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Joe Thornton
7
Birthdate: July 2, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, Canada
Canadian–American–Swiss ice-hockey player Joe Thornton, or “Jumbo Joe,” currently plays for the NHL team Toronto Maple Leafs. He previously played for the San Jose Sharks and the Boston Bruins. He is one of 13 players with 1,000 NHL assists and also won an Olympic gold for Canada.
 19 
Stan Mikita
(Canadian Ice Hockey Centre)
Stan Mikita
5
Birthdate: May 20, 1940
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sokolče, Vlachy, Slovakia
Died: August 7, 2018
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 20 
Duncan Keith
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Duncan Keith
5
Birthdate: July 16, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 21 
Luc Robitaille
(Canadian–American Professional Ice Hockey Executive and Former Player)
Luc Robitaille
6
Birthdate: February 17, 1966
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 22 
Grant Fuhr
(Canadian Former Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Grant Fuhr
5
Birthdate: September 28, 1962
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 23 
Connor McDavid
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player Who Plays as a Centre)
Connor McDavid
5
Birthdate: January 13, 1997
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Richmond Hill, Canada

Canadian ice hockey player Connor McDavid currently serves as the captain of the NHL team Edmonton Oilers. The two-time Art Ross Trophy-winning player became the youngest NHL captain and has won the gold at the 2016 Ice Hockey World Championships, the 2015 Junior Championships, and the 2013 U-18 Championships.

 24 
Steve Yzerman
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Steve Yzerman
7
Birthdate: May 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cranbrook, Canada
 25 
Paul Kariya
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Winger)
Paul Kariya
3
Birthdate: October 16, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 26 
Eric Lindros
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Eric Lindros
5
Birthdate: February 28, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 27 
Steven Stamkos
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Steven Stamkos
7
Birthdate: February 7, 1990
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 28 
Jacques Plante
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Jacques Plante
4
Birthdate: January 17, 1929
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Quebec, Canada
Died: February 27, 1986
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 29 
Nazem Kadri
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Nazem Kadri
6
Birthdate: October 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 30 
Patrick Roy
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender and Coach)
Patrick Roy
9
Birthdate: October 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 31 
Bob Probert
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Bob Probert
10
Birthdate: June 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Windsor, Canada
Died: July 5, 2010

Bob Probert was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a forward throughout his career. Most of his achievements as a player were overshadowed by his reputation of being a fighter inside the rink as well as his off-ice antics and brushes with the law. He also supported aspiring hockey players and often bought match tickets for underprivileged children.

 32 
Henri Richard
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player Who Played Centre)
Henri Richard
4
Birthdate: February 29, 1936
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died: March 6, 2020
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 33 
Patrice Bergeron
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Patrice Bergeron
5
Birthdate: July 24, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada

In an expected move, ice-hockey center Patrice Bergeron was named the captain of the Boston Bruins in early 2021. While the star player won hearts with his winning goal in the 2011 Stanley Cup final, he has two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup gold medal in his kitty.

 34 
Phil Esposito
(The First Ice Hockey Player to Score More Than 100 Points in a Season)
Phil Esposito
0
Birthdate: February 20, 1942
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 35 
Bobby Clarke
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Bobby Clarke
5
Birthdate: August 13, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Flin Flon, Canada
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 36 
Eric Staal
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Eric Staal
6
Birthdate: October 29, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 37 
Terry Sawchuk
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Terry Sawchuk
5
Birthdate: December 28, 1929
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died: May 31, 1970
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 38 
Patrick Marleau
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Forward)
Patrick Marleau
8
Birthdate: September 15, 1979
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 39 
Ray Bourque
(Former Ice Hockey Player - Holds Records for Most Career Goals, Assists & Points By a Defenceman in the NHL)
Ray Bourque
3
Birthdate: December 28, 1960
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Canada
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 40 
Jean Béliveau
(Former Ice hockey Centre)
Jean Béliveau
2
Birthdate: August 31, 1931
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Trois-Rivières, Canada
Died: December 2, 2014
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 41 
Sheldon Souray
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Sheldon Souray
6
Birthdate: July 13, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Elk Point, Alberta, Canada
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 42 
Cale Makar
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Cale Makar
2
Birthdate: October 30, 1998
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 43 
Marc-André Fleury
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Marc-André Fleury
2
Birthdate: November 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 44 
Brooks Laich
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Forward)
Brooks Laich
10
Birthdate: June 23, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wawota, Canada
Canadian former ice-hockey player Brooks Laich is known for his successful stints with NHL teams such as the Ottawa Senators and the Los Angeles Kings. He also won a silver medal for Canada at the 2003 World Junior Championships. He is associated with charities related to autism and multiple sclerosis.
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Sean Avery
(Former Canadian Ice Hockey Player Who Played as a Winger)
Sean Avery
9
Birthdate: April 10, 1980
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: North York, Toronto, Canada
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 46 
Roberto Luongo
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Roberto Luongo
5
Birthdate: April 4, 1979
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 47 
Ron Francis
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Ron Francis
5
Birthdate: March 1, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 48 
Carey Price
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Carey Price
2
Birthdate: August 16, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada

Carey Price is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Currently an important member of the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL, Price is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalies in Montreal Canadiens history. Also regarded as one of the world's best goaltenders, Carey Price helped the Canadian national ice hockey team win a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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Shea Weber
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Shea Weber
4
Birthdate: August 14, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 50 
Paul Coffey
(Canadian Former Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Paul Coffey
0
Birthdate: June 1, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Weston, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)