Joe Sakic, Canadian professional hockey player. Achievements include being a member of Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche, 1996, 2001; being a member of gold medal winning Canadian Hockey Team, Salt Lake City Olympic Games, 2002; being a member of World Cup Champion Team Canada, 2004; becoming the 11th player in National Hockey League history to record 1000 career assists, 2008; having his number, 19, retired by Colorado Avalanche, 2009.
Background
Sakic, Joe was born on July 7, 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Career
Center Colorado Avalanche (formerly Quebec Nordiques), 1991—2009, captain, 1992—2009. Member Team Canada, World Cup of Hockey, 1996, 2004, Team Canada, Olympic Games, Nagano, Japan, 1998, Salt Lake City, 2002.
Achievements
Connections
Married Debbie Sakic. Children: Mitchell, Chase, Kamryn.