But this time, instead of yzerman serving as a franchiseshaping figure, he would be a foe. In his olympic debut four years earlier, he recorded a goal and an assist. On friday, yzerman returned on the 19th day of april in the year 2019 yzerman wore no. Yzerman retires from nhl after 22 seasons, all with red wings plus. Red wings name steve yzerman general manager associated press. Stephen gregory steve yzerman new netherland institute. 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. Tampa bay lightning gm steve yzerman selling tampa mansion. Also, yzerman was the longestserving captain in nhl history.
Kronwalls future was uncertain when 201819 ended, but hed. Full ceremony of steve yzerman retirement and banner raising on january 2, 2007. Detroit red wings steve yzerman ducks sergei fedorov jersey. He wore his number 24 red wings jersey, and helped former teammate vladimir konstantinov onto the ice for the ceremony. Detroit red wings steve yzerman 19 retirement 4 patch hockey. The rebuilding red wings are in their first offseason since the return of steve yzerman as general manager. Yzerman is a hall of famer who wore the winged wheel across his chest for 22 years. Find great deals on ebay for 1985 steve yzerman and steve yzerman 1986. Unfortunately overshadowed by two guys named gretzky and lemieux over most of his career, steve yzerman finally got the respect he deserved in. Yzerman made 20 postseason appearances and he ranks eighth alltime in the nhl with 185 playoff points.
Detroit red wings steve yzerman announces his retirement, monday, july 3, 2006. 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 smiled and shrugged his shoulders, his conflict clear. Steve yzerman served as an alternate captain at both the nagano 1998 and salt lake city 2002 olympic games. Topps rookie steve yzerman hockey trading cards for sale. Longtime captain of the national hockey leagues detroit red wings, steve yzerman born 1965 was the key player on three stanley cup champion. He was the captain for 19 seasons and hes still known simply as the captain. Finally, a biography written for kids about our detroit red wings captain. 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.
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. Steve yzerman was detroits captain for 19 seasons youtube. Yzerman confirmed his retirement and was shortly after named vice president of the detroit red wings. 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. Detroit ap niklas kronwall is retiring after 15 seasons with the detroit red wings. Get the best deals on topps rookie steve yzerman hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. To honour stevey y the red wings retired yzermans jersey number, 19 in a pregame ceremony on january 2, 2007. Detroit ap steve yzerman is getting another chance to return the detroit red wings to glory. Steve yzerman stepping down as tampa bay lightning gm. On april 19, 2019, steve yzerman was named executive vice president and general manager of the red wings. Zetterberg stopped playing in 2018, citing a bad back, but the wings still have his contract on the books. Yzerman never really considered retirement as an option.
Led by quiet example during 19 seasons as the captain with red wings that included three stanley cup wins. Yzerman officially announced his retirement in 2006 and immediately joined the wings front office as vice president. 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. 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. Some of the music had to be edited out due to claims.
Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. He again won the stanley cup in 2008 as vic president of the red wings. Steve yzerman bio married, affair, net worth, salary. Steve yzerman retirement ceremony part 8final part youtube. Yzerman recalls moments with howe detroit free press. Get the latest updated stats for detroit red wings center steve yzerman on. Steve yzerman started his career with his hometowns hockey team, nepean raiders junior a. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. There are stories for every scar on steve yzermans otherwise handsome mug, and they are not for the faint of heart. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. 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.
Find highquality steve yzerman stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. The detroit crowd gave him a very warm welcome, which he later said. Steve yzermans return to hockeytown is now official. The following numbers have been retired from use but are not honored with banners hanging at little caesars arena. Yzerman, who was an enormous bruce springsteen fan in those days, actually looked the part of a rebel when the petes drafted him. Not my place to tell ilitch family to retire sergei fedorovs no. Steve yzermans davis islands home on the market photos. 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. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits.
He served as the teams captain for two decades, developing multiple generations of fans. During his first year of play in the nhl, when he was only 18 years old, he scored 39 goals, and accumulated 87 points. Steve yzerman jersey authentic steve yzerman jersey form. Ap insights ap definitive source ap images spotlight ap explore ap books.
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. Steve yzerman had all the flashy adjectives applied to him as a young, slick center when he entered the nhl. They tell of a man who, though comparatively slight by modern national hockey league standards five11, 185 lb. 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. Steve yzerman cards and autographed memorabilia have always been in strong demand with fans of the detroit red wings and beyond. 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. 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. Steve yzerman retirement ceremony part 8final part. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about center steve yzerman on. A salute to steve yzerman mike bayoff, bill roose on. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the red wings. Steve yzerman is an amazing professional hockey player, playing for the detroit red wings for 24 years, from 1983 to 2006. The ilitch family refuses to recognize this, going as far as to have it unlisted as a retired number in the 200001 nhl guide. Pierre lacroix emotional speech on joe sakic retirement duration.
The detroit red wings announced on friday afternoon that yzerman will assume the role of executive vice president and general manager. Steve yzerman team canada official olympic team website. Steve yzerman is a retired canadian ice hockey player who spent his entire nhl career with detroit red wings, playing from 1983 to 2006. Between december 27, 1993, and january 19, 1994, he scored in 11 straight games. Steve yzerman meets with former red wing player gordie howe after he announced his retirement at the olympia club. 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. 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. 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. He was also referred to as steve y by fans, and media alike. Author shelley lazarus includes interviews with yzerman, his teammates, and other hockey legends, including scotty bowman and bryan trottier.
Ken holland was retained by the organization and promoted to the teams senior vice president. Detroit defenseman niklas kronwall retires after 15 seasons. On november 4, 2008, he was inducted into the canadian sports hall of fame. The detroit news delivers news, analysis, and scores for michigan, michigan state, lions, tigers, red wings, pistons, and high school sports. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. After retirement, he served as in the front office of the red wings, and then as general manager of the tampa bay lightning. Detroit red wings steve yzerman ducks sergei fedorov. 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. Desire for competition drives lightnings steve yzerman lightning vice president and general manager steve yzerman watches from high above the ice. Details you money boss nhl steve yzerman retirement banner, best and worst day of my life. 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. Desire for competition drives lightnings steve yzerman.
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