Longtime captain of the national hockey leagues detroit red wings, steve yzerman born 1965 was the key player on three stanley cup champion. Steve yzerman bio married, affair, net worth, salary. Steve yzerman meets with former red wing player gordie howe after he announced his retirement at the olympia club. Full ceremony of steve yzerman retirement and banner raising on january 2, 2007. Tampa bay lightning general manager steve yzerman appears to be downsizing, listing a large davis islands home for sale and buying a condo on bayshore boulevard yzermans home at 44 martinique. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Get the latest updated stats for detroit red wings center steve yzerman on. Topps rookie steve yzerman hockey trading cards for sale. Red wings name steve yzerman general manager associated press. In his olympic debut four years earlier, he recorded a goal and an assist. On november 4, 2008, he was inducted into the canadian sports hall of fame. He wore his number 24 red wings jersey, and helped former teammate vladimir konstantinov onto the ice for the ceremony. The wings played their final game at joe louis arena, the historic building at 19 steve yzerman drive, in april after being one of the most dominant teams in all of sports during their residency from 1979 to 2017.
Steve yzerman bio in 2010, during his first year as general manager of the tampa bay lightning, steve yzerman saw how large his legend continues to resonate. Steve yzerman cards and autographed memorabilia have always been in strong demand with fans of the detroit red wings and beyond. Detroit red wings steve yzerman 19 retirement 4 patch hockey. Detroit red wings steve yzerman ducks sergei fedorov jersey.
Julien brisebois, currently the assistant general manager and a target for many years by other teams around the league, will move into the vacated position. He was asked about the reality of facing the detroit red wings, who enjoyed so many decorated years with him as their star and captain in that familiar no. Ap insights ap definitive source ap images spotlight ap explore ap books. On friday, yzerman returned on the 19th day of april in the year 2019 yzerman wore no.
After retirement, he served as in the front office of the red wings, and then as general manager of the tampa bay lightning. Stephen gregory steve yzerman is a canadian retired professional ice hockey player and current general manager of the tampa bay lightning of the national hockey league nhl. Steve yzerman stepping down as tampa bay lightning gm. Steve yzerman, architect of the tampa bay lightnings rise to nhl powerhouse and perhaps the most beloved detroit red wings player after only gordie howe, is back where many think he belongs. Steve yzerman is an amazing professional hockey player, playing for the detroit red wings for 24 years, from 1983 to 2006. The detroit news delivers news, analysis, and scores for michigan, michigan state, lions, tigers, red wings, pistons, and high school sports.
Steve yzerman will be detroit red wings gm, source confirms. The architect of the stanley cup contender, tampa bay lightning is hall of fame player, steve yzerman, finalist for the nhls executive of the year. Also, yzerman was the longestserving captain in nhl history. But this time, instead of yzerman serving as a franchiseshaping figure, he would be a foe.
Get the best deals on topps rookie steve yzerman hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Yzerman confirmed his retirement and was shortly after named vice president of the detroit red wings. Unfortunately overshadowed by two guys named gretzky and lemieux over most of his career, steve yzerman finally got the respect he deserved in. Steve yzerman jersey authentic steve yzerman jersey form. Unfollow upper deck steve yzerman jersey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Steve yzerman served as an alternate captain at both the nagano 1998 and salt lake city 2002 olympic games.
Details you money boss nhl steve yzerman retirement banner, best and worst day of my life. He served as the teams captain for two decades, developing multiple generations of fans. Yzerman, who was an enormous bruce springsteen fan in those days, actually looked the part of a rebel when the petes drafted him. Kronwalls future was uncertain when 201819 ended, but hed. He was also referred to as steve y by fans, and media alike. Yzerman retires from nhl after 22 seasons, all with red wings plus.
Detroit defenseman niklas kronwall retires after 15 seasons. On january 2, 2007, probert appeared along with many other former red wings teammates to honor the retiring of steve yzermans number 19 at joe louis arena. Steve yzerman retirement ceremony part 8final part. Between december 27, 1993, and january 19, 1994, he scored in 11 straight games. Yzerman made 20 postseason appearances and he ranks eighth alltime in the nhl with 185 playoff points. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about center steve yzerman on. No red wings fans wardrobe is complete without an authentic steve yzerman jersey in it, thats why we bring you the best selection of steve yzerman youth jerseys, mens and womens jerseys from reebok.
Steve yzerman had all the flashy adjectives applied to him as a young, slick center when he entered the nhl. Yzerman is a hall of famer who wore the winged wheel across his chest for 22 years. Yzerman recalls moments with howe detroit free press. Detroit red wings steve yzerman announces his retirement, monday, july 3, 2006. Stephen gregory yzerman is a canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player who spent his entire national hockey league nhl playing career with the detroit red wings and is a member of the hockey hall of fame. Steve yzerman is a retired canadian ice hockey player who spent his entire nhl career with detroit red wings, playing from 1983 to 2006. He was a 10time nhl allstar, the 1998 conn smythe winner and at the time of his retirement, he ranked eighth alltime in goals scored with 692 and sixth alltime in points with 1,755. Desire for competition drives lightnings steve yzerman. Tampa bay lightning gm steve yzerman selling tampa mansion. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Detroit ap niklas kronwall is retiring after 15 seasons with the detroit red wings. Yzerman, who held the title of vice presidenthockey with the red wings since announcing his retirement as a player on july 3, 2006, seemingly was being groomed to. On may 7, 2019, holland was named the general manager and president of hockey operations of the edmonton oilers standings.
Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Zetterberg stopped playing in 2018, citing a bad back, but the wings still have his contract on the books. Some of the music had to be edited out due to claims. There are stories for every scar on steve yzermans otherwise handsome mug, and they are not for the faint of heart. Yzerman never really considered retirement as an option. Detroit red wings steve yzerman ducks sergei fedorov. In 2002, yzerman was key to team canada winning their first olympic mens hockey gold medal in 50 years, contributing six points in as many games. Desire for competition drives lightnings steve yzerman lightning vice president and general manager steve yzerman watches from high above the ice. Finally, a biography written for kids about our detroit red wings captain. Steve yzermans return to hockeytown is now official. Led by quiet example during 19 seasons as the captain with red wings that included three stanley cup wins. Stephen gregory steve yzerman new netherland institute. Pierre lacroix emotional speech on joe sakic retirement duration.
Yzerman officially announced his retirement in 2006 and immediately joined the wings front office as vice president. Find highquality steve yzerman stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Steve yzerman, canadian american professional ice hockey player whoas the longestserving captain in national hockey league nhl historyled the detroit red wings to three stanley cup championships 1997, 1998, and 2002. The following numbers have been retired from use but are not honored with banners hanging at little caesars arena. They tell of a man who, though comparatively slight by modern national hockey league standards five11, 185 lb. The ilitch family refuses to recognize this, going as far as to have it unlisted as a retired number in the 200001 nhl guide. Steve yzermans davis islands home on the market photos. Steve yzerman announces his retirement after 22 seasons with the detroit red wings.
Steve yzerman was detroits captain for 19 seasons youtube. Detroit ap steve yzerman is getting another chance to return the detroit red wings to glory. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Detroit red wings captain steve yzerman 19 gets flipped in the air after colliding with edmontons doug weight 39 in the third period as the red wings try. Steve yzerman smiled and shrugged his shoulders, his conflict clear. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the red wings, and then as general manager of the tampa bay. In one of the more unbelievable turns of the offseason, joe smith of the athletic is reporting that steve yzerman will step down as general manager of the tampa bay lightning and move into an advisory role. Ken holland was retained by the organization and promoted to the teams senior vice president. Steve yzerman stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures. He was the captain for 19 seasons and hes still known simply as the captain. Steve yzerman started his career with his hometowns hockey team, nepean raiders junior a. He again won the stanley cup in 2008 as vic president of the red wings. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the red wings. Steve yzerman retirement ceremony part 8final part youtube.
A salute to steve yzerman mike bayoff, bill roose on. Not my place to tell ilitch family to retire sergei fedorovs no. To honour stevey y the red wings retired yzermans jersey number, 19 in a pregame ceremony on january 2, 2007. The detroit red wings announced on friday afternoon that yzerman will assume the role of executive vice president and general manager. Find great deals on ebay for 1985 steve yzerman and steve yzerman 1986. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.
Author shelley lazarus includes interviews with yzerman, his teammates, and other hockey legends, including scotty bowman and bryan trottier. Steve yzerman team canada official olympic team website. During his first year of play in the nhl, when he was only 18 years old, he scored 39 goals, and accumulated 87 points. The rebuilding red wings are in their first offseason since the return of steve yzerman as general manager.
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