Ht: 5'6" Wt: 180 Shoots: Right Born: June 29, 1968
OXBOW, SK, CAN Career Stats
#74 Theo Fleury, New York Rangers
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
59
20
31
51
+12
Notes:
At just 5-foot-6, Fleury is the smallest player on Canada?s roster, but he makes up for his lack of height with exceptional skill and a determination to succeed in every situation. An abrasive right wing, Fleury won the Stanley Cup with Calgary in his rookie season of 1988-89. ...Last season, Fleury had 30 goals and 44 assists in just 62 appearances. ...He has topped the 60-point mark in 11 of his 13 NHL seasons. ...Fleury captained the 1988 World Junior Championship team, winning a gold medal. ...At the 1990 World Championships, Fleury scored 11 points in his first World Championships. The next year, Fleury won a silver medal at the World Championships and a gold medal at the Canada Cup tournament. ...He earned a silver medal as a member of Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey in 1996. ...Fleury played in the 1998 Olympics, scoring one goals and three assists in six games.
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 190 Shoots: Left Born: Feb. 29, 1980
STE FOY, PQ, CAN Career Stats
#21 Simon Gagne, Philadelphia Flyers
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
55
23
25
48
+32
Notes:
A pure speedster on the left side, Gagne took the NHL by storm three seasons ago, scoring 20 goals and 28 assists in his rookie campaign. ...Last year, he had 27 goals and 32 assists in 69 outings. ...In 1998-99, Simon was a QMJHL Second Team All-Star after scoring 50 goals and 120 points in just 61 games. ...Last year, Gagne won the fastest skater event at the Flyers' SuperSkills competition (13.898 seconds) and played in his first NHL All-Star Game, playing on a line with fellow Team Canada selection Mario Lemieux. ...Gagne won a silver medal at the 1999 World Junior Championships. Simon paced the 1999 tournament with seven goals and tied a team record, held by Mario Lemieux, by scoring four goals in one game.
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 205 Shoots: Right Born: July 1, 1977
EDMONTON, AB, CAN Career Stats
#12 Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
58
35
29
64
+18
Notes:
A prototypical power forward, the 24-year-old Iginla is having a career year this season. ...The 11th pick (by Dallas) in 1995, Iginla has scored 88 goals in his last three full seasons. ...Iginla, who can play the body as well as anyone on the Canadian roster, is also a skill player, especially deadly in power-play situations. ...In Junior hockey with Kamloops of the Western Hockey League, Iginla claimed two Memorial Cups. ...Iginla, known as "Iggy" to his teammates, won a gold medal and the Best Forward Directorate award at the 1996 World Junior Championships after scoring five goals and seven assists in just six games. ...In 1997, he claimed a gold medal playing with the senior team at the 1997 World Championships -- scoring two goals and three assists in 11 games.
Ht: 5'10" Wt: 170 Shoots: Left Born: Oct. 16, 1974
VANCOUVER, BC, CAN Career Stats
#8 Paul Kariya, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
61
22
20
42
-13
Notes:
Kariya is a speedster with the soft hands of a sniper. ... At 26, he already has topped the 40-goal plateau on three occasions. ... A Hobey Baker Award winner in 1993, Kariya has played in five NHL All-Star Games. ... Has won Lady Byng Trophy twice ('96, '97). ... Has played in two World Junior Championships and three World championships, being named to that tournament's All-Star Team in 1994 and 1996. ... Played as an amateur for Canada in the '94 Olympics, scoring seven points in eight games. ... Missed 1998 Olympics because of injury.
Ht: 6'4" Wt: 220 Shoots: Right Born: Oct. 5, 1965
MONTREAL, PQ, CAN Career Stats
#66 Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins (Captain)
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
23
6
23
29
-2
Notes:
Already a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the 35-year old Lemieux returned to hockey in December 2000 after a three-year retirement because of injuries. ... One of the greatest scorers to ever lace on a pair of skates, Lemieux has 638 goals and 1545 points in 775 games. ... Led Pittsburgh to the Stanley Cup in 1991 and 1992. ... Has led NHL in scoring on six occasions and has been named MVP three times. ... Was MVP of the 1988 Canada Cup with 11 goals and seven assists in just nine games. ... For his international career, Lemieux is averaging better than a point per game, having scored 20 goals and 21 assists in 27 games.
Ht: 6'4" Wt: 238 Shoots: Right Born: Feb. 28, 1973
LONDON, ON, CAN Career Stats
#88 Eric Lindros, New York Rangers
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
51
22
27
49
+13
Notes:
Returned this season to the NHL after missing more than a year with injury problems and a contract holdout. ...The 6-foot-4, 235-pound center is one of the premier power pivots in the game, using his size and an effortless skating stride to dominate on the cycle in the offensive zone. ...Lindros won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player in 1995, scoring a League-high 70 points in just 46 outings. ...Lindros first played with the national team at 15, scoring one goal in two games. ...In 1990, he won gold at the World Junior Championships. ...At the 1991 World Junior Championships, Lindros won a second gold medal plus the Best Forward directorate award. In August 1991, he won a gold medal with Canada's national team at the Canada Cup tournament. ...In 1992, he won a silver medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. In eight games, Lindros scored five goals and six assists. ...In 1993, he earned the Best Forward directorate award at the World Championships, scoring a
tournament-high 17 points. ...Lindros played on Canada?s silver medal entry at the World Cup of Hockey. In the 1998 Olympics at Nagano, Japan, Lindros captained Canada and scored five points in six games.
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 205 Shoots: Left Born: Sep. 10, 1966
OSHAWA, ON, CAN Career Stats
#25 Joe Nieuwendyk, Dallas Stars
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
56
21
19
40
-2
Notes:
Strong two-way center has won Stanley Cups with Calgary and Dallas. ? Played three seasons at Cornell (ECAC). ? Was a Hobey Baker finalist as one of the top U.S. college hockey players in 1986-87. ?
Enters the 2001-02 season in 9th place among active players in goals scored with 469. ?
Played in four NHL All-Star Games (1994, ?90, ?89, ?88).
Won the Conn Smythe Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the 1999 NHL Playoffs.
Tied the NHL record for most game-winning goals scored in one playoff year (6).
Led the NHL with 11 playoff goals, tied for the lead with two overtime goals, and was third in playoff points (21).
? Set a new career-high in playoff points (21), goals (11) and assists (10), breaking his marks set in the 1989 playoffs when he won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames (10-4-14).
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 205 Shoots: Right Born: Feb. 12, 1972 BELFAST, NIR
Career Stats
#11 Owen Nolan, San Jose Sharks
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
52
14
26
40
+3
Notes:
A classic power forward, Nolan provides the rare combination of brawn and scoring skill that often sets North American players apart from their European counterparts. ... As captain of the Sharks since 1998, Nolan brings a leadership presence to the squad. ... Has scored more than 60 points five times in his career. Represented Team Canada in the 1997 World Championships, scoring seven points in 10 games.
Ht: 5'11" Wt: 183 Shoots: Right Born: Mar. 26, 1974
TORONTO, ON, CAN Career Stats
#37 Mike Peca, New York Islanders
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
55
16
27
43
+10
Notes:
One of the better defensive forwards in the game today, Peca is a two-way threat suited to the international ice. ...Despite missing last season due to a contract holdout, Peca has returned to his game, approaching his sixth-straight season of totaling at least 30 points while maintaining a substantial plus rating. ...Won a gold medal in his first appearance with Team Canada at the 1994 World Junior Championships. ...In 2000-01, Peca played one game for Canada at the Sweden Games before suffering an injury. ...Captained Canada at the 2001 World Championships before suffering a broken cheek bone, finishing the tournament with one goal and three assists in three outings.
Ht: 5'11" Wt: 185 Shoots: Left Born: July 7, 1969
BURNABY, BC, CAN Career Stats
#91 Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
60
19
37
56
+2
Notes:
Perhaps the best all-around center on the Team Canada roster, Sakic has been near the top of the scoring race throughout the 2000-01 season. ... A swift skater, Sakic can pass or shoot with equal positive results and is dangerous in all game situations. ... Shares single-season playoff record for most game-winning goals (6) in 1996, leading the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup. That performance earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy. ... Captain of Nordiques/Avalanche for more than a decade. ... Has played in nine All-Star games. Holds Avalanche franchise record for points. ... Has represented Team Canada at every level of international play. ... Had four points in eight games during 1996 World Cup. Had three points in four games during 1998 Olympics.
Ht: 6'3" Wt: 215 Shoots: Right Born: Jan. 23, 1969
MIMICO, ON, CAN Career Stats
#14 Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
60
30
27
57
+25
Notes:
A pure power forward at his natural left wing, Shanahan is at his best in the areas around an opponent's net. ...Shanahan, at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, has topped the 30-goal plateau in seven of the last nine seasons. ...He won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Detroit in 1997 and 1998, his first two years in Detroit. ...Shanahan, 32, has played in six NHL All-Star Games. ...Won a silver medal with Canada at the 1986 World Junior Championships. ... In 1991, he won a gold medal with Canada at the Canada Cup tournament, scoring two goals in eight games. ...In 1996, he won a silver medal at the World Cup of Hockey, scoring three goals and three assists in seven outings. At the 1998 Olympics, Shanahan scored two goals in six games for Team Canada.
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 195 Shoots: Left Born: Feb. 21, 1976
BANFF, AB, CAN Career Stats
#94 Ryan Smyth, Edmonton Oilers
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
40
13
20
33
-3
Notes:
The speedy, rugged Smyth has been a consistent scorer since breaking into the NHL full-time at the start of the 1996-97 season. The left wing has topped 20 goals in four of the last five seasons. ...Broken ankle this year sidelined him after just 21 games with Edmonton. ...Is especially deadly on the power-play unit, having topped ten goals in four of the past five seasons. Smyth, 25, has extensive international experience. ...He won a gold medal with Canada at the 1995 World Junior Championships. ...He returned to Team Canada, this time to the senior team to play in the 1999 and 2000 World Championships. At the 2001 World Championships in Germany, Smyth was named captain after teammate Michael Peca was injured. ...That year, he scored two goals and three assists in seven outings. ...In three World Championships, Smyth has used his natural quickness to tally five goals and nine assists in 16 appearances.
Ht: 5'10" Wt: 185 Shoots: Right Born: May 9, 1965
CRANBROOK, BC, CAN Career Stats
#19 Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
51
13
35
48
+12
Notes:
The longest-serving captain (in games) in the NHL, Yzerman is proficient in all three zones and has become on of the best all-around players in the game under the tutelage of Scotty Bowman. ... Has two Stanley Cup rings to his credit, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy during Detroit's 1998 triumph. ... Has played in ten NHL All-Star Games. ... Has extensive international resume. Had five points in seven games in 1983 World Junior Championships. Played in 1984 Canada Cup at just 19. Had seven points as Canada claimed silver medal at '85 World Championships. Also claimed silver in '89 World Championships and was named to all-tournament team. Was best forward at '90 World Championships with 19 points in 10 games. Represented Canada in both '96 World Cup and '98 Olympics.
Team Canada: Defenseman
Ht: 6'4" Wt: 219 Shoots: Right Born: Dec. 10, 1969
SIMCOE, ON, CAN Career Stats
#4 Rob Blake, Colorado Avalanche
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
55
14
29
43
+1
Notes:
A hulking, physical defenseman, Blake also is adept offensively -- reaching at least 10 goals eight times in his career. ... Won the Norris Trophy in 1998. ... Has played in four NHL All-Star Games. ... Has represented Canada in five World Championships, the 1998 Olympics and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. ... He was named the Best Defenseman and a member of the All-Star Team at the 1997 World Championships. ... Also was named Best Defenseman while playing for Canada at the 1998 Olympics.
Ht: 6'3" Wt: 220 Shoots: Left Born: Apr. 17, 1979
VERNON, BC, CAN Career Stats
#3 Eric Brewer, Edmonton Oilers
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
60
6
13
19
-14
Notes:
An imposing presence at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, the 22-year-old Brewer opened eyes with his strong play for Edmonton last year, as well as an impressive showing at Team Canada's Orientation Camp in Calgary this August. ... Brewer was plus-15 last season while registering seven goals and 14 assists in 77 outings with the Oilers. ... The fifth-overall selection by the New York islanders in 1997, Brewer served as an alternate captain for Canada at the 1998 World Junior Championships, his only international experience.
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 215 Shoots: Right Born: July 10, 1971
TORONTO, ON, CAN Career Stats
#52 Adam Foote, Colorado Avalanche
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
38
3
20
23
+5
Notes:
The intimidating Foote, 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, is a defense-first defenseman who contributes occasionally on offense. ... Now 30, Foote already has won two Stanley Cups, including the 2001 title. In that campaign, Foote proved his worth, registering three goals and four assists while playing against New Jersey's top offensive line. ... Foote has been a plus-rated player every year after his rookie season. ... Foote first played for the Canadian national team in 1989-90, scoring one goal in three appearances. In 1996, Foote won a silver medal with Canada at the World Cup of Hockey. ... At Nagano, Foote registered one assist in six outings for Team Canada in its fourth-place finish at the Winter Games.
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 205 Shoots: Left Born: June 26, 1976
WINDSOR, ON, CAN Career Stats
#55 Ed Jovanovski, Vancouver Canucks
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
60
14
18
32
-7
Notes:
A high-risk, high-reward defenseman, Jovanovski is a puck rusher that can spark the transition game, while still providing a physical presence in his own end. ... Last season, Jovanovski had a career year with personal highs in goals (12) and assists (35). ... A former first-overall choice by Florida (1994), Jovanovski first appeared with Canada in the 1995 World Junior Championships in Red Deer, winning a gold medal before the home fans. ... In August 1996, he won a silver medal as one of Canada's substitutes at the World Cup of Hockey.
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 208 Shoots: Right Born: July 11, 1963
INVERNESS, NS, CAN Career Stats
#2 Al MacInnis, St. Louis Blues
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
48
9
26
35
+1
Notes:
Possessing one of the hardest shots in the game, the 38-year-old MacInnis is one of the steadiest defensemen in the game today. ... A three-time First-Team NHL All-Star, MacInnis won the Norris Trophy in 1999. ... In 1989, MacInnis scored a whopping 31 points (24 assists) in 22 playoff games with Calgary to earn the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. ... Two years later, he became one of the rare defensemen to top the 100-point mark in the regular season, notching 28 goals and 75 assists in 78 games. ... Made his first appearance with the Canadian national team in the 1990 World Championships. ... In 1991, MacInnis won a gold medal with Canada at the Canada Cup tournament. ... MacInnis was one of Team Canada's top defensemen in the 1998 Winter Olympics, scoring two goals in six outings.
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 200 Shoots: Left Born: Aug. 31, 1973
EDMONTON, AB, CAN Career Stats
#27 Scott Niedermayer, New Jersey Devils
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
55
7
17
24
+8
Notes:
Perhaps the fastest-skating defenseman on Team Canada, Niedermayer has the wheels to join the rush and still get back in time to cover his own end. ... At 28, he has already won two Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils. ... A power-play quarterback, Niedermayer has more than 25 assists in every year of his career except the lockout season of 1994-95. ... Twice represented Canada at the World Junior Championships, being named to that tournament's All-Star Team in 1992. ... Played in World Cup of Hockey, netting one goal and three assists in eight games.
Ht: 6'6" Wt: 220 Shoots: Left Born: Oct. 10, 1974
DRYDEN, ON, CAN Career Stats
#44 Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues
GP
G
A
TP
+/-
57
5
29
34
+14
Notes:
A gifted defenseman, Pronger is coming off a magical 1999-2000 season that saw him win both the Hart Memorial Trophy and his first James Norris Memorial Trophy. ... Strong 2000-01 season was derailed partially by knee surgery and a broken arm. ... Pronger's game combines powerful skating, solid defense and a physical presence with almost unrivaled offensive skills and instincts. ... The captain of the St. Louis Blues since 1997, Pronger has been named to last three NHL All-Star Games. ... Played six games for Team Canada in 1998 Olympics. Also represented his country at the 1993 World Junior Championships and 1997 World Championships.
Team Canada: Goaltenders
Ht: 5'11" Wt: 192 Catches: Left Born: Apr. 21, 1965
CARMAN, MB, CAN Career Stats
#20 Ed Belfour, Dallas Stars
GP
W
L
T
GAA
SO
44
17
20
7
2.59
1
Notes:
Ultra-intense goalie led the Dallas Stars to the 1999 Stanley Cup. ? Winner of the 1993 and 1991 Vezina Trophy as the NHL?s best goaltender. ? Winner of the 1999, 1995, 1993 and 1991 Jennings Trophy for team allowing the fewest goals against. ? Shared the 1999 Trophy with Roman Turek and the 1993 Trophy with Jim Waite. ? Winner of the 1991 Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. ? Named NHL First Team All-Star in 1993 and 1991, Second Team All-Star in 1995. ? Appeared in the 1999, 1998, 1996, 1993 and 1992 NHL All-Star Games. Has played for Chicago, San Jose and Dallas.
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 205 Catches: Left Born: May 6, 1972
MONTREAL, PQ, CAN Career Stats
#30 Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
GP
W
L
T
GAA
SO
54
24
21
9
2.25
2
Notes: A technically sound goalie who expertly combines both the butterfly style with a more traditional stand-up style, Brodeur is usually at his best in the big games. ? Just 29, Brodeur already has two Stanley Cup Championships to his credit. ... Since 1993, no NHL goalie can claim as many wins as Brodeur's 284 entering the 2001-02 season. He has led the League in wins the last four seasons. ... Brodeur, a two-time William Jennings Trophy winner, won a silver medal with Canada at the 1996 World Championships. Later that year, he won a silver medal as the back-up goalie at the World Cup of Hockey. In February 1998, he was a back-up goalie for Canada at the Winter Olympics in Nagano.
Ht: 5'11" Wt: 188 Catches: Left Born: Apr. 29, 1967
KESWICK, ON, CAN Career Stats
#31 Curtis Joseph, Toronto Maple Leafs
GP
W
L
T
GAA
SO
49
27
17
5
2.26
4
Notes: A workhorse goalie, Joseph has appeared in at least 60 games a season in eight of his 12 NHL seasons entering this year. ... He has lowered his goals-against average each of the last six seasons, posting a 2.39 goals-against average in 2000-01. ... Joseph led Canada to a silver medal at the 1996 World Championships with a 1.94 GAA in eight games. Later that year, he led Canada to a silver medal at the World Cup of Hockey. In February 1998, Curtis was a backup goaltender for his country at the Winter Olympics in Nagano.
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