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{{Infobox Ice Hockey Player <!-- Please Leave This Message On :: After using this template, please add player name to talk page @ Template:Infobox NHL Player --> {{Infobox Ice Hockey Player <!-- Please Leave This Message On :: After using this template, please add player name to talk page @ Template:Infobox NHL Player -->
| team=] | team=Toronto Maple Leafs
| league = ] | league = OHL
| position = ] | position = Goalie
| shoots = Right | shoots = Right
| height_ft = 7 | height_ft = 7
| height_in = 11 | height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 185 | weight_lb = 185
| nickname = Burnaby Joe,<br> Super Joe | nickname = Donny McIlmoyle
| nationality = CAN | nationality = CAN
| birth_date = ], ] | birth_date = March 17, 1991
| birth_place = ], ], ] | birth_place = Sutton, Ontario, Canada
| draft = 15th overall | draft = 1st overall
| draft_year = 1987 | draft_year = 2005
| draft_team = ] | draft_team = Toronto Maple Leafs
| career_start = 1988 | career_start = 2005
| image = Joesakic.jpg | image = Joesakic.jpg
}} }}
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'''Joseph Steven Sakic''' (born ], ] in ], ], ]) is a professional ] player who is the captain of the ] of the ]. On ], ], Sakic was named captain of ] for the ]. He is the 11th all-time points scorer in the NHL and 1st among active players.

==Early life==
He was born in ] to Marijan, his father, and Slavica, his mother, who were immigrants from ]. Joe didn't speak English until he entered kindergarten.<ref name="GrowingUp">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/columns/wigge/sakic033006.html|title=Powers far beyond mortal men|accessdate=2006-09-19|publisher=NHL.com|year=2006|author=Larry Wigge}}</ref> Growing up, his boyhood idol was ].

Although media guides list his birthplace as ], he was actually born in Vancouver; he grew up in Burnaby and attended ]. He is a fan favourite in the Vancouver region, and a street in Burnaby has been named "Joe Sakic Way" in his honour. He is affectionately known as "Burnaby Joe" to the fans in the Vancouver region and "Super Joe" to the fans in Colorado.

His brother, Brian, played center for the ] in the ].

==Playing career==
In 1986-87, Joe was Rookie of the Year for the ] of the WHL. He notched 60 goals and 73 assists for 133 points. The next year, 1987-88, Joe was the WHL Player of the Year and Canadian Major Junior Player of the Year scoring 160 points (78 goals, 82 assists).

Sakic was drafted 15th overall by the ] in the ], and made his NHL debut in October, ].

Sakic made his NHL debut on October 6, 1988 against the ], recording an assist in his first game. His first goal came two days later against goaltender ], then of the ].

In ], his second NHL season, Sakic scored 100 points in the NHL for the first time.

Sakic earned the title of ] for the first time in 1990. Sakic has been the sole captain of the Nordiques/Avalanche since the ] season. Under his leadership, the ] made the playoffs in ] and the lockout-shortened season of ]. The next year, he moved with the franchise as they became the ], leading them to the ] in ] and ].

Joe Sakic's Biggest hero in the world is Donny McIlmoyle. He thinks he is the best hockey player says Joe in the world and always looks up to him

Sakic was awarded the ] as the MVP of the 1996 NHL playoffs. In 2001, He won a trio of awards including the ] as the NHL's MVP, the ] for gentlemanly conduct, and the ] as the league MVP voted for by his peers.

Sakic is known for his prolific offensive skills and is considered by many to have the best wrist shot in the NHL.

Sakic had 2 goals and 2 assists in Canada's gold medal win over Team USA in the ] in ] and was named its MVP. He also played a part in Canada's triumph in the ].

In the ] in ], Sakic captained the heavily favoured but disappointing Team Canada, which failed to medal.

In June 2006, Sakic signed a one-year, $5.75 million US deal to keep him with the Avalanche for the 2006-07 season.<ref name="Contract">{{Cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/avalanche/ci_3961182|title=Sakic stays with Avs|accessdate=2006-09-19|publisher=DenverPost.com|year=2006|author=Adrian Dater}}</ref>

On ], 2006, Sakic became the leader among active players for points scored when ] retired.

Sakic is also the last remaining player to be with the Avalanche since its move from Quebec in 1995.

===Personal information===
He and his wife Debbie have three children, son Mitchell, and fraternal twins Chase (boy) and Kamryn (girl).

===Film career===
Sakic played an anonymous player during the tryout scene of ].

==Awards==
*1987 - ] East Second All-Star Team
*1987 - WHL ] (Rookie of the Year)
*1988 - WHL East First All-Star Team
*1988 - WHL ] (Leading Scorer)
*1988 - WHL Player of the Year
*1988 - ] Player of the Year (Canadian Junior Major)
*1996 - ]
*1998 - M.A.C. (Most Assists with Children) Award winner
*2001 - ]
*2001 - ]
*2001 - Bud Light ] Award (shared with ])
*2001 - ]
*2002 - ] Ice Hockey Tournament Most Valuable Player
*2001 - NHL First All-Star Team
*2002 - NHL First All-Star Team
*2004 - NHL First All-Star Team
*2004 - NHL All-Star Game MVP
*2004 - NHL/Sheraton Road Performer Award (player with the most road points)
*Played in 11 NHL All-Star Games - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004. He was captain for the 2002 team.
* In ], with considerable career achievements yet to come, he was ranked number 94 on '']''' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players.

==Records and achievements==
* Holds the ] franchise record for goals, assists, and points (575G-915A-1,490P).
* 11th place among the top all-time NHL point scorers.
* Holds record for most career playoff overtime goals (7).
* First player in NHL history to record a 100-point season while playing for the last place team (]): 102 points in ]. He repeated the feat the following season with 109 points.
* Fourth player to captain his team to a ] championship and win the ] in the same year. The others are ], ], and ].
* Has the 2nd-highest single-playoff goal total with 18 goals in ], one behind the record of 19 held by ] and ].
* Scored his 500th career goal on ], ] against the ].
* Recorded his 1000th career point on ], ] against the ].
* Played his 1000th career game on ], ] against the ].
* Became only the 16th player in NHL history to reach 900 assists, against the ] on ], ].
* As of the end of the 2005-06 regular season has been the only team captain in Colorado Avalanche history. Became the longest-tenured active team captain in the NHL upon the retirement of ].

==Career statistics==
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! ALIGN="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | &nbsp;
! ALIGN="center" rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | &nbsp;
! ALIGN="center" colspan="5" | Regular&nbsp;season
! ALIGN="center" rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | &nbsp;
! ALIGN="center" colspan="5" | Playoffs
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! ALIGN="center" | Season
! ALIGN="center" | Team
! ALIGN="center" | League
! ALIGN="center" | GP
! ALIGN="center" | G
! ALIGN="center" | A
! ALIGN="center" | Pts
! ALIGN="center" | PIM
! ALIGN="center" | GP
! ALIGN="center" | G
! ALIGN="center" | A
! ALIGN="center" | Pts
! ALIGN="center" | PIM
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1985-86
| ALIGN="center" | ]
| ALIGN="center" | ]
| ALIGN="center" | 3
| ALIGN="center" | 0
| ALIGN="center" | 0
| ALIGN="center" | 0
| ALIGN="center" | 0
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1986-87
| ALIGN="center" | ]
| ALIGN="center" | WHL
| ALIGN="center" | 72
| ALIGN="center" | 60
| ALIGN="center" | 73
| ALIGN="center" | 133
| ALIGN="center" | 31
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1987-88
| ALIGN="center" | Swift Current
| ALIGN="center" | WHL
| ALIGN="center" | 64
| ALIGN="center" | 78
| ALIGN="center" | 82
| ALIGN="center" | 160
| ALIGN="center" | 64
| ALIGN="center" | 10
| ALIGN="center" | 11
| ALIGN="center" | 13
| ALIGN="center" | 24
| ALIGN="center" | 12
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1988-89
| ALIGN="center" | ]
| ALIGN="center" | ]
| ALIGN="center" | 70
| ALIGN="center" | 23
| ALIGN="center" | 39
| ALIGN="center" | 62
| ALIGN="center" | 24
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1989-90
| ALIGN="center" | Quebec
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 80
| ALIGN="center" | 39
| ALIGN="center" | 63
| ALIGN="center" | 102
| ALIGN="center" | 64
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1990-91
| ALIGN="center" | Quebec
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 80
| ALIGN="center" | 48
| ALIGN="center" | 61
| ALIGN="center" | 109
| ALIGN="center" | 24
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1991-92
| ALIGN="center" | Quebec
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 69
| ALIGN="center" | 29
| ALIGN="center" | 65
| ALIGN="center" | 94
| ALIGN="center" | 20
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1992-93
| ALIGN="center" | Quebec
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 78
| ALIGN="center" | 48
| ALIGN="center" | 57
| ALIGN="center" | 105
| ALIGN="center" | 40
| ALIGN="center" | 6
| ALIGN="center" | 3
| ALIGN="center" | 3
| ALIGN="center" | 6
| ALIGN="center" | 2
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1993-94
| ALIGN="center" | Quebec
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 84
| ALIGN="center" | 28
| ALIGN="center" | 64
| ALIGN="center" | 92
| ALIGN="center" | 18
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
| ALIGN="center" | --
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1994-95
| ALIGN="center" | Quebec
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 47
| ALIGN="center" | 19
| ALIGN="center" | 43
| ALIGN="center" | 62
| ALIGN="center" | 30
| ALIGN="center" | 6
| ALIGN="center" | 4
| ALIGN="center" | 1
| ALIGN="center" | 5
| ALIGN="center" | 0
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1995-96
| ALIGN="center" | ]
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 82
| ALIGN="center" | 51
| ALIGN="center" | 69
| ALIGN="center" | 120
| ALIGN="center" | 44
| ALIGN="center" | 22
| ALIGN="center" | 18
| ALIGN="center" | 16
| ALIGN="center" | 34
| ALIGN="center" | 14
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1996-97
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 65
| ALIGN="center" | 22
| ALIGN="center" | 52
| ALIGN="center" | 74
| ALIGN="center" | 34
| ALIGN="center" | 17
| ALIGN="center" | 8
| ALIGN="center" | 17
| ALIGN="center" | 25
| ALIGN="center" | 14
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1997-98
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 64
| ALIGN="center" | 27
| ALIGN="center" | 36
| ALIGN="center" | 63
| ALIGN="center" | 50
| ALIGN="center" | 6
| ALIGN="center" | 2
| ALIGN="center" | 3
| ALIGN="center" | 5
| ALIGN="center" | 3
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 1998-99
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 73
| ALIGN="center" | 41
| ALIGN="center" | 55
| ALIGN="center" | 96
| ALIGN="center" | 29
| ALIGN="center" | 19
| ALIGN="center" | 6
| ALIGN="center" | 13
| ALIGN="center" | 19
| ALIGN="center" | 8
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 1999-00
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 60
| ALIGN="center" | 28
| ALIGN="center" | 53
| ALIGN="center" | 81
| ALIGN="center" | 28
| ALIGN="center" | 17
| ALIGN="center" | 2
| ALIGN="center" | 7
| ALIGN="center" | 9
| ALIGN="center" | 8
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 2000-01
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 82
| ALIGN="center" | 54
| ALIGN="center" | 64
| ALIGN="center" | 118
| ALIGN="center" | 30
| ALIGN="center" | 21
| ALIGN="center" | 13
| ALIGN="center" | 13
| ALIGN="center" | 26
| ALIGN="center" | 6
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 2001-02
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 82
| ALIGN="center" | 26
| ALIGN="center" | 53
| ALIGN="center" | 79
| ALIGN="center" | 18
| ALIGN="center" | 21
| ALIGN="center" | 9
| ALIGN="center" | 10
| ALIGN="center" | 19
| ALIGN="center" | 4
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| ALIGN="center" | 2002-03
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 58
| ALIGN="center" | 26
| ALIGN="center" | 32
| ALIGN="center" | 58
| ALIGN="center" | 24
| ALIGN="center" | 7
| ALIGN="center" | 6
| ALIGN="center" | 3
| ALIGN="center" | 9
| ALIGN="center" | 2
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 2003-04
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 81
| ALIGN="center" | 33
| ALIGN="center" | 54
| ALIGN="center" | 87
| ALIGN="center" | 42
| ALIGN="center" | 11
| ALIGN="center" | 7
| ALIGN="center" | 5
| ALIGN="center" | 12
| ALIGN="center" | 8
|- ALIGN="center"
| ALIGN="center" | 2005-06
| ALIGN="center" | Colorado
| ALIGN="center" | NHL
| ALIGN="center" | 82
| ALIGN="center" | 32
| ALIGN="center" | 55
| ALIGN="center" | 87
| ALIGN="center" | 60
| ALIGN="center" | 9
| ALIGN="center" | 4
| ALIGN="center" | 5
| ALIGN="center" | 9
| ALIGN="center" | 6
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" | NHL totals
! ALIGN="center" | 1237
! ALIGN="center" | 574
! ALIGN="center" | 915
! ALIGN="center" | 1489
! ALIGN="center" | 542
! ALIGN="center" | 162
! ALIGN="center" | 82
! ALIGN="center" | 96
! ALIGN="center" | 178
! ALIGN="center" | 78
|}

==International play==
{{MedalTop}}
{{MedalSport | Men's ]}}
{{MedalGold| ] |]}}
{{MedalBottom}}

Played for ] in:
*1988 ] (gold medal)
*1991 ] (silver medal)
*1994 ] (gold medal)
*] (silver medal)
*] (failed to medal)
*] (gold medal)
*] (gold medal)
*] (captain, failed to medal)

'''International statistics'''
{| BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="3" CELLSPACING="0"
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Year
! Team
! Event
! ALIGN="center" rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | &nbsp;
! GP
! G
! A
! Pts
! PIM
|- ALIGN="center"
| 1987
| Canada
| --
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 1988
| Canada
| WJC
| 7
| 3
| 1
| 4
| 2
|- ALIGN="center"
| 1991
| Canada
| WC
| 10
| 6
| 5
| 11
| 0
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 1994
| Canada
| WC
| 8
| 4
| 3
| 7
| 0
|- ALIGN="center"
| 1996
| Canada
| ]
| 8
| 2
| 2
| 4
| 6
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 1998
| Canada
| ]
| 4
| 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
|- ALIGN="center"
| 2002
| Canada
| ]
| 6
| 4
| 6
| 10
| 0
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2004
| Canada
| WCH
| 6
| 4
| 2
| 6
| 2
|- ALIGN="center"
| 2006
| Canada
| ]
| 6
| 1
| 2
| 3
| 0
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan=3 | Senior Int'l Totals
! 32
! 15
! 15
! 27
! 39
|}

==References==
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==See also==
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==External links==
* - Unofficial site about Joe Sakic
* - Joe Sakic's statistics at CBS SportsLine.com.

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Ice hockey player
Joe Sakic
File:Joesakic.jpg
Born March 17, 1991
Sutton, Ontario, Canada
Height 7 ft 11 in (241 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Goalie
Shoots Right
OHL team Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL draft 1st overall, 2005
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2005–present

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