Patrick Sharp

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Patrick Sharp

Sharp warming up with his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks in 2014
Born (1981-12-27) December 27, 1981
Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Dallas Stars
Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Blackhawks
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 95th overall, 2001
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2002–present

Patrick Sharp (born December 27, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, having won as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015; as well as an Olympic gold medalist playing with the Canadian national team at the 2014 Winter Games.

Playing career

Junior and college

Sharp began his hockey career in Thunder Bay, Ontario, playing first for the Thunder Bay Kings program[1] then for the former Thunder Bay Flyers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). From there he continued his hockey career in the college ranks with the University of Vermont, before the Philadelphia Flyers selected him 95th overall (3rd round) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Professional

Philadelphia Flyers

After completing two years with Vermont, Sharp made his NHL debut in 2003–04, splitting the season between the Flyers and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, recording seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in 41 regular season games with the Flyers, and 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 35 games for the Phantoms. Due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Sharp spent the entire following season in the AHL with the Phantoms, registering 23 goals and 29 assists (52 points) in 75 regular-season games and eight goals and 13 assists (21 points) in 21 playoff games en route to a Calder Cup championship.

Chicago Blackhawks

Midway through the 2005–06 season, Sharp was traded by the Flyers, along with Éric Meloche, to the Chicago Blackhawks on December 5, 2005, for Matt Ellison and a third round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.[2] He finished the season with a combined 31 points between the two teams. Sharp emerged with the Blackhawks in 2007–08, recording career-highs of 36 goals, 26 assists and 62 points. He led the Blackhawks in power play goals (9), shorthanded goals (7) and game-winning goals (7). Near the half-way mark for the season, on January 17, 2008, the Blackhawks signed Sharp to a four-year contract extension through to the 2011–12 season.

At the start of the 2008–09 season, on October 8, 2008, Sharp was named an alternate captain for the Blackhawks, along with Duncan Keith.[3] Despite being limited by injuries, Sharp helped the Blackhawks form a highly offensive and young core led by second-year forwards Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and newly acquired defenceman Brian Campbell. He finished the season with 44 points in 61 games. He added 11 points in the post-season as the Blackhawks were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals by the Detroit Red Wings.

Sharp with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2012

On June 9, 2010, Sharp won the Stanley Cup with Chicago over the Philadelphia Flyers, his former team. Sharp contributed 11 goals and 11 assists during Chicago's playoff run. On January 30, 2011, he won the 2011 NHL All-Star Game MVP Award, getting one goal and two assists. On August 3, 2011, Sharp signed a five-year contract extension with the Blackhawks worth $29.5 million, which comes into effect during the 2012–13 season and will carry an annual salary cap hit of $5.9 million.[4] On September 12, 2011, Sharp underwent an emergency appendectomy after experiencing abdominal discomfort. Team physician Dr. Michael Terry anticipated that Sharp would have a full recovery in about three-to-four weeks.[5]

On November 25, 2011, Sharp recorded the second hat-trick of his NHL career in a 6–5 win against the Anaheim Ducks.[6] Jonathan Toews, who himself had a career-best five-point game, recorded the primary assists on all three of Sharp's goals.[7][8] Sharp would finish the season with 33 goals along with 36 assists. He scored one goal during the Blackhawks first round exit to the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.

During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Sharp remained in Chicago, while many of his teammates started playing for European leagues. He spent time with his then nine-month-old daughter, and was involved in Gillette's "My City is My Gym" fitness program as a spokesperson.[9][10] During the shortened NHL season when play resumed in 2013, Sharp played 28 games, putting up six goals and 14 assists for a total of 20 points and a plus-minus rating of +8. On December 27, 2013, Sharp recorded his third hat-trick of his NHL career in a 7–2 win against the Colorado Avalanche.[11] Four games after, he recorded his fourth hat-trick against the New Jersey Devils in a 5–3 win on January 3, 2014.[12] On January 7, 2014, Sharp was named to the Canadian Olympic team for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.[13]

Dallas Stars

On July 10, 2015, due to salary cap issues, Sharp and Blackhawks defenseman Stephen Johns were traded to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Trevor Daley and Ryan Garbutt.[14]

On December 22, 2015, in the first matchup against his former Blackhawks, he tallied a two point performance, adding a goal and an assist in a 4-0 victory.

Personal life

Sharp was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Ian and Ruth Ann Sharp. He has an older brother, Chris, who currently lives in Calgary.[15] Patrick moved to Calgary as a child and then moved to Thunder Bay in 1990 at nine-years-of-age. Patrick lived in Thunder Bay for the rest of his childhood.[16] Patrick's parents remain in Thunder Bay and live on Lake Superior.[17] In December 2009, Patrick was inaccurately announced as "Chicago's Sexiest Athlete" by Victoria's Secret, who then named Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls the winner, citing an "internal error."[18]

Patrick was married in July 2010[19] to his longtime girlfriend Abby, whom he met while attending college in Vermont.[20] Their wedding was held in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Sharp's Blackhawks teammate Patrick Kane was among those in attendance.[21] The couple's first daughter, Madelyn Grace, was born on December 9, 2011 and their second daughter, Sadie Ellen, was born on October 13, 2013.[22][23] In early 2011, Sharp was featured on the cover of Chicago magazine in its "50 Most Beautiful Chicagoans" story.[24]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1998–99 Thunder Bay Flyers USHL 55 19 24 43 48 3 1 1 2 0
1999–00 Thunder Bay Flyers USHL 56 20 35 55 41 — — — — —
2000–01 Vermont Catamounts ECAC 34 12 15 27 36 — — — — —
2001–02 Vermont Catamounts ECAC 31 13 13 26 50 — — — — —
2002–03 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 53 14 19 33 39 — — — — —
2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 3 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2003–04 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 35 15 14 29 45 1 2 0 2 0
2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 41 5 2 7 55 12 1 0 1 2
2004–05 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 75 23 29 52 80 21 8 13 21 20
2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 22 5 3 8 10 — — — — —
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 50 9 14 23 36 — — — — —
2006–07 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 80 20 15 35 74 — — — — —
2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 80 36 26 62 75 — — — — —
2008–09 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 61 26 18 44 41 17 7 4 11 6
2009–10 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 25 41 66 28 22 11 11 22 16
2010–11 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 74 34 37 71 38 7 3 2 5 2
2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 74 33 36 69 38 6 1 0 1 4
2012–13 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 28 6 14 20 14 23 10 6 16 8
2013–14 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 34 44 78 40 19 5 5 10 6
2014–15 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 68 16 27 43 33 23 5 10 15 8
2015-16 Dallas Stars NHL 62 17 30 47 21 - - - - -
NHL totals 807 266 307 573 485 129 43 38 81 52

International
Medal record
Representing Canada Canada
Ice hockey
Olympic Games
2014 Sochi
World Championships
2008 Canada
Year Team Event   GP G A Pts PIM
2008 Canada WC 9 3 0 3 4
2012 Canada WC 8 1 7 8 2
2014 Canada OG 5 1 0 1 4
Senior totals 22 5 7 12 10

Awards and honours

Award Year
College
All-ECAC Rookie Team 2000–01
NHL
NHL All-Star Game 2011
NHL All-Star Game MVP 2011
Stanley Cup Champion 2010, 2013, 2015
Olympic Gold Medalist - Canada 2014

References

  1. ↑ "Chicago - Chicago : News : Politics : Things To Do : Sports". Chicago Sun-Times.
  2. ↑ "Patrick Sharp player notes". National Hockey League. 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  3. ↑ http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=385505&page=NewsPage&service=page
  4. ↑ Jahns, Adam (3 August 2011). "Blackhawks keep Patrick Sharp in their future with 5-year extension". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  5. ↑ "Patrick Sharp undergoes appendectomy". Chicago Blackhawks. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  6. ↑ Kuc, Chris (25 November 2011). "Fast start inspires Sharp to 2nd career hat trick". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  7. ↑ "Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks - Scoring Summary - November 25, 2011". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  8. ↑ Kuc, Chris (25 November 2011). "Chicago Blackhawks rally for 6-5 victory over Anaheim Ducks". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  9. ↑ http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/patrick-sharp-workout
  10. ↑ http://articles.redeyechicago.com/2012-10-11/sports/34393013_1_stanley-cup-lockout-bon-voyage
  11. ↑ "Patrick Sharp extra sharp with birthday hat trick". Chicago Tribune. December 27, 2013.
  12. ↑ http://blackhawks.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2013020622&navid=DL|CHI|home
  13. ↑ http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/feature/?id=1131
  14. ↑ Lazerus, Mark (July 10, 2015). "Blackhawks trade Patrick Sharp to Dallas Stars". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  15. ↑ http://www.tbnewswatch.com/sports/100552/Sharp-shares-Cup
  16. ↑ http://tbay.ok.bc.ca/includes/datafiles/print.php?id=77032&title=From%20Thunder%20Bay%20to%20Sharp-er%20Pastures
  17. ↑ http://www.hhof.com/html/exSCJ10_11.shtml
  18. ↑ http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/bulls-derrick-rose-victorias-secret-chicago-sexiest-athlete-78283002.html
  19. ↑ http://www.wtmx.com/podcast/20101006-Dr_Oz_and_Blackhawks_Patrick_Sharp_.mp3
  20. ↑ http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20100610_Kane_is_able_to_play_hero_for_Blackhawks.html
  21. ↑
  22. ↑ http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/patrick-sharp-baby-father-135380553.html
  23. ↑ http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madhouse-enforcer/patrick-sharp-baby-father-135380553.html
  24. ↑ http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/March-2011/Behind-the-Scenes-with-50-Most-Beautiful-Chicagoans-Cover-Boy-Patrick-Sharp/

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