| Jim Paek | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Paek in 2023 | |||
| Born |
April 7, 1967 Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Los Angeles Kings Ottawa Senators | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
170th overall, 1985 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Playing career | 1987–2003 | ||
Jim Paek (Korean: 백지선, Baek Chi-sun, born April 7, 1967) is a Korean - Canadian former professional ice hockey player, who is currently the director of hockey for the Korea Ice Hockey Association and head coach of the South Korean national team.[1] Paek played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1990–91 to 1994–95, and won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1991 and 1992 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is both the first Korean-born hockey player to play in the NHL, and to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.
- ^ Wharnsby, Tim (February 7, 2017). "Jim Paek helping Korea's Olympic hockey team 'get better every day". CBC News. Retrieved February 8, 2017.