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Joe Sakic Biography

Joseph Steven Sakic (/ˈsækɪk/; born July 7, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player. He played his entire 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Named captain of the team in 1992 (after serving as a co-captain in 1990–91), Sakic is regarded as one of the most capable team leaders in league history and was able to motivate his team to play at a winning level. Sakic led the Avalanche to Stanley Cup titles in 1996 and 2001, being named the most valuable player of the 1996 playoffs, and honored as the MVP of the NHL in 2001 by the hockey writers and his fellow players. As such, he is one of six Avalanche players in franchise history to participate in both of the team's Stanley Cup victories. Sakic was also named to play in 13 NHL All-Star Games and selected to the NHL First All-Star Team at centre three times.

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I didn't know that I'd like it this much, coaching both boys and. . . seeing how excited they are to play hockey. It reminds you of when you were that age and you wanted to be out on the ice.

Boys, Coaching, Hockey, Ice, Like, Nhl

My e-mail address is actually my wife's e-mail address. I actually hate computers.

Actually, Address, Addresses, Hate, Wife

If you keep performing, and if you stay healthy, you keep playing.

Healthy, Ifs, Keep, Performing, Stay

Hockey has given me everything, most importantly it brought me to Swift Current, where I met my wife Deb.

Hockey, Importantly, Mets, Swift, Wife

After 20 years in the game, I was fortunate to get away from the game and enjoy my family, which was great for me.

Away, Enjoy, Fortunate, Games, My Family, Years

Here in Denver, we want to thank Jeremy Jacobs for the way he runs his business. Otherwise, we wouldn't have gotten Ray Bourque and won a Stanley Cup.

Denver, Rays, Running, Runs, Stanley, Thank

I'm just happy I got a hole-in-one for the first time in my life.

First Time, Firsts, Happy, Holes, Life, Time

As a kid, you dream of winning the Stanley Cup. As you get older, you understand the importance of winning the Olympics.

Dream, Kids, Older, Stanley, Winning

When you think of hockey, when you think of Canada, you think of Wayne Gretzky.

Canada, Hockey, Nhl, Thinking, Wayne

Obviously there are not too many people who get a chance to play in the Olympics in their hometown. That would be something special, but going into the summer you have to be realistic with yourself, and health-wise and motivation-wise you have to be willing to do what it takes.

Motivation, Obviously, Olympics, Play, Summer, Wise

I always said to myself that if I thought I slipped and could not be the player that I want to be, then it was time for me to go.

Player, Said, Time, Want

You know what's good? Going on the ice and knowing that you don't have to skate when the whistle blows. All my life I've been the one skating.

Blow, Ice, Knowing, Skate, Whistle

You need a lot of leaders, but a hockey team needs a voice, not only in the community, but more importantly between the coaching staff and the players. There are always ups and downs in a season; the captain is the guy players look to in those situations.

Hockey, Importantly, Player, Team, Ups

You can't play hockey with a bald spot, so I'm hanging up the skates.

Bald, Hockey, Play, Spot, Spots

I'm leaving the game of hockey with nothing but great memories. . .

Memories, Hockey, Games, Nothing, Game, Leaving

Winning does solve everything.

Doe, Everything, Solve, Winning

The more I can hear, the more I can learn, the better off I'll be.

Better Off, Hear, I Can, Learn

The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.

Benefits, Competition, Olympian, Olympics, Thrill

Once you're in the game and it's a part of your life, you never want to leave it. But you have to be committed to be able to travel and do the things you need to do to be successful in whatever role you're doing.

Commitment, Committed, Role, Successful, Things, Travel

Any free meal is a good meal, you know?

Free, Good, Good Meals, Know, Knows, Meals