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Paul Ysebaert

Paul Robert Ysebaert (born May 15, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. During his fourteen years playing career, he played 11 years in the National Hockey League as a left wing for the New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Ysebaert accumulated a total of 336 points in 532 games during his career.

Playing career

Ysebaert was one of the more popular players in Detroit during the early 1990s after arriving in a trade from the New Jersey Devils. Earning the nickname "Rocket Man" from the fans, he enjoyed his best season in 1991–92, with 35 goals and 40 assists.[1] The same year he became the first Red Wing to win the NHL Plus-Minus Award. Ysebaert was dealt to the Winnipeg Jets before the 1993–94 season for former University of Michigan defenceman Aaron Ward. Ysebaert served as the first captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, from 1995 to 1997.[2] After one season in Europe, Ysebaert retired in 2000, citing injuries.

Career statistics

Awards and honours

References

  1. ^ Roose, Bill (August 23, 2012). "'Rocket Man' is in for Alumni Showdown". NHL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "A legacy of leadership". NHL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  4. ^ "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  5. ^ Hockey DB, DB (May 12, 2016). "Les Cunningham Award winners". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Hockey DB, DB (May 12, 2016). "John B. Sollenberger Trophy winners". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.

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