Steve Yzerman is a former professional hockey player who played his entire career with the Detroit Red Wings and retired as the longest-serving captain of any team in NHL history. He was named captain of the Red Wings at the age of 21, and then served as captain until his retirement two decades later. Yzerman

National Hockey League (NHL)

  • Lester B Pearson Award - 1989
  • Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP) - 1998
  • Stanley Cup Champion - 1998
  • Frank J Selke Award - 2000
  • Bill Masteron Trophy - 2003
  • Lester Patrick Trophy - 2006

International Hockey

  • 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics - Gold Medal

Career Hockey Records & Achievements

  • NHL All-Star Roster - 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2000
  • NHL First Team All-Star, Center - 2000
  • Currently ranks Sixth in NHL history in total points, eighth in goals and seventh in assists
  • Currently ranks first in Red Wings history in assists; second in points and goals; third in games played
  • Has had the number (19) jersey retired with Detroit Red Wings - 2007
  • During the 1988-89 season Yzerman recorded 155 points (65 goals/90 assists), a total that only Gretzky and Lemieux have surpassed.