Wendel Clark | |||||||||||||||||
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Born |
Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada | October 25, 1966||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
Position | Left wing/Defence | ||||||||||||||||
Shot | Left | ||||||||||||||||
Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Quebec Nordiques New York Islanders Tampa Bay Lightning Detroit Red Wings Chicago Blackhawks | ||||||||||||||||
National team | Canada | ||||||||||||||||
NHL draft |
1st overall, 1985 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||||||||||||||||
Playing career | 1985–2000 | ||||||||||||||||
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Wendel L. Clark (born October 25, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. His professional career lasted from 1985 until 2000, during which time he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. He was chosen first overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Maple Leafs, the team he played with on three occasions, captaining the team from 1991 to 1994. Clark is a fan favourite in Toronto, continuing to represent the Maple Leafs at public events.