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<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-american-hockey-players-of-all-time/ranker-hockey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous hockey players</a> from Canada, listed alphabetically with photos of the players when available. Canada has produced some very talented hockey players over the years, including centers, goalies, wings and defensive players. These are some of the best Canadian hockey players to ever live, so if you're a native of Canada and are aspiring to play hockey professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular hockey player from Canada then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.List includes Brian Cullen, Brad Richardson and more.This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest Canadian hockey players?" and "Which hockey players are from Canada?" You can click on the names of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-switzerland/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">legendary hockey players</a> of Canada in order to get more information about each one. If you play hockey or just love the sport then use this list of talented <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-canadian-mlb-players-of-all-time/ranker-baseball?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Canadian baseball players</a> to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

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Paul Coffey

Paul Douglas Coffey (born June 1, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for nine teams in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque. He won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman three times and was voted to eight end-of-season All-Star Teams (four First-Team and four Second-Team).  He holds the record for the most goals by a defencemen in one season, 48 in 1985-86, and is the only defencemen to have scored 40 goals more than once, also doing it in 1983-84.  He is also one of only two defencemen to score 100 points in a season more than one time, as he did it five times; Bobby Orr did it six times. Paul Coffey holds or shares 33 NHL records in the regular season and playoffs.
Coffey was born in Weston, Ontario, but grew up in Malton, Ontario. The city of Mississauga renamed Malton Arena to Paul Coffey Arena and renamed Wildwood Park to Paul Coffey Park in a ceremony on September 23, 2016. In 2017 Coffey was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.

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The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-nhl-players/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">best NHL players</a> of all time are undoubtably the most talented and most decorated hockey players ever to take the ice in the National Hockey League. These NHL greats hold countless spots in the NHL record books, a fan favorites and if they haven't already been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, they surely will be when they are eligible. Plain and simple, these are hockey gods.Easily earning the title as &quot;The Great One,&quot; Wayne Gretzky is arguably among the very elite hockey players ever. Holding NHL records for everything from lifetime goals to the most goals in a season to the most career assists, points and even short-handed goals, there was little Gretzky didn't dominate during his 20 seasons in the National Hockey League.While Gretzky is &quot;The Great One,&quot; he's far from the only great one. Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, is right up there with Gretzky with an impressive hockey career that lasted until he was 52 years of age. Along with other NHL legends like Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier and Maurice Richard, these hockey greats dominated the league during their time.Many will follow in the footsteps, or skate strides, of these all-time best NHL players but few will ever reach the level of greatness that these talented men have. Who is your all-time favorite NHL star? How would you rank these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nhl-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NHL players</a> of all time? Tell us by voting for your favorites below, adding any that are missed or even re-ranking this list of the best NHL players of all time below. Looking for more detailed rankings by position? Check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nhl-defensemen-of-all-time/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NHL defensemen of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-hockey-goaltenders-of-all-time/angie-marie" target="_blank">best hockey goaltenders of all time</a> rankings too!

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The best NHL defensemen of all time include Norris Trophy winners, Stanley Cup winners and some of the most talented players to ever put on a pair of skates. These professional hockey defensemen aren't just the best to ever man the blue line in the National Hockey League but also some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-hockey-players-of-all-time/beausteele2000" target="_blank">best hockey players to ever play the game</a>. With the retirement of Detroit Red Wings captain Nick Lidstrom in May 2012, the argument over which defensive player is the best ever with two names dominating the discussion. Younger fans will swear that Lidstrom, who won the Norris Trophy as the top defenseman in the NHL seven times, is the best NHL defenseman ever. As perhaps the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-sweden/reference" target="_blank">most successful hockey player from Sweden</a>, he played 20 years in the NHL, won four championships, became the first European-born player to captain a Stanley Cup-champion team and won the gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics, all while acting like a true professional and highly respected gentleman while doing so. Others will argue that the best NHL defenseman of all time is hands down Bobby Orr. The long-time member of the Boston Bruins won the Norris Trophy eight times plus won the league's MVP award, the Hart Trophy, three times during his 12 seasons in the NHL. The Hockey Hall of Fame member not only still holds several league records but also changed how the game was played with his innovative style. Lidstrom and Orr were one-of-a-kind players who will always be remembered as the top blue-liners to ever take the ice but they are far from the only highly talented defensemen in NHL history. The likes of Doug Harvey, Paul Coffee, Raymond Bourque, Eddie Shore and even Chris Chelios all had amazing careers as NHL defensemen and deserve lots of credit for that. But which NHL defenseman is the absolute best of all time? Vote for Team Lidstrom or Team Orr, or another player you think is deserving of the title below!

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How many celebrities named Paul can you think of? The famous Pauls below have many different professions, including notable actors named Paul, musicians named Paul, singers named Paul, and even politicians named Paul. This list includes Paul Giamatti, Paul Walker, Paul Rudd, and more.

Paul McCartney is certainly one of the most famous Pauls on this list. Bassist of the revolutionary rock group The Beatles, Paul McCartney has left his mark on the music industry.&nbsp;

Another of the famous people with the first name Paul is Paul Newman. A man of many talents, Newman is best remembered as an actor, director, producer, race car driver, and entrepreneur. He starred in movies such as The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. In addition, he co-founded a food company called Newman&#39;s Own, donating all the post-tax profits and royalties to charity.

Did we forget one of your favorite famous men named Paul? Just add them to the list!&nbsp;

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As they begin their 46th season in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on a quest to capture their fourth franchise Stanley Cup championship. With hockey season getting underway, we drop the puck on some of the greatest Penguins to ever skate in the NHL. Sure, Super Mario and Sid the Kid are a part of the list, but how do these other Pittsburgh greats rank?Vote up all of the greatest Penguins players to have ever played. Don't see your favorite players on this list? Be sure to add them.

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The Detroit Red Wings were founded almost 90 years ago, way back in 1926, and were one of the original six founding teams of the NHL. They're clearly the dominant United States team with a whopping eleven&nbsp;Stanley Cup victories. That's the most for all U.S. teams, and third overall behind those darned Canadians in Montreal and Toronto. Their playoff streak currently stands at twenty-two, having made it each year from 1991-2013.To celebrate this incredible, legendary team vote up the greatest Detroit Red Wings of all time below and see where your favorite players fall! &nbsp;

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A list of the greatest Edmonton Oilers of all time. During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers were as dominant of a team that the NHL has ever seen. With young talent that featured some of the game's greatest players, the Oilers were powerhouse that featured icons and thus, the result was a number of Stanley Cups. Though nestled north of the border, the Oilers are name synonymous with long time hockey fans. This is likely due to the success of those 1980s teams, which include two of the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-austria/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">players in hockey</a> history in Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. Those Oiler teams were unstoppable, along with a slew of other top young talent, the Oilers won five Stanley Cups between 1983-84 and 1989-90.Who are the best Edmonton Oilers of all time? That's up to you to decide. With some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/15-great-nhl-players">greatest players to play hockey</a>, it's not surprising that many of the names you see on this list are famous.&nbsp;

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The Carolina Hurricanes, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, settled there in 1997 after a previous life as the New England Whalers from 1972-1979, and then the Hartford (Connecticut) Whalers from 1979-1997. The Canes have three division championships, two conference championships, and one Stanley Cup victory, in 2006.Below are the greatest Carolina Hurricanes of all time. Vote up the best of the best and see where your favorite Canes rank!

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These are the best NHL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NHL gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. Both the Maples Leafs and Canadiens have the most retired jerseys, with 18 numbers never to be worn again by players on those teams. Wayne Gretzky&rsquo;s number 99 is retired league-wide. Does that mean he will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these hockey players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame are noted.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NHL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NHL players to have had their number retired.

The Best NHL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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Ranking the greatest athletes from every sport to ever don those magic jersey numbers.

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The&nbsp;athletes who wore Lucky Number 7 as their jersey number include a combination of players across various sports who achieved&nbsp;various levels of success. John Elway, Ben Roethlisberger, and Michael Vick are among the top&nbsp;NFL names who wore #7 while delivering incredible results at the quarterback position.The NBA has had players find success with the jersey 7 thanks to Carmelo Anthony, Pete Maravich, and Kyle Lowry.&nbsp;Some of the MLB players to wear 7 across their careers include Mickey Mantle, Barry Bonds, and Joe Mauer. The NHL&nbsp;is represented by famous players&nbsp;like Ray Borque and&nbsp;Paul Coffey.&nbsp;So check out the list of athletes who wore 7 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 7, then head over and check out some other iconic jersey numbers, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-athletes-who-wore-25/ranker-sports" target="_blank">best players to wear No. 25</a>.

The Best Athletes Who Wore #7

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The Best Athletes To Wear Number 7, Ranked By Fans

These 6 famous athletes are not only well known for being the best in Ice Hockey, but also for being the face of the breakfast of champions. These 'wheaties athletes' have had their pictures on the front of the famous cereal box, and will forever be immortalized as champions of their sport and of breakfast fans everywhere. And yes, I am the kind of sports geek that would make an entire series of lists devoted to the athletes who have appeared on Wheaties boxes. And proud of it!

Ice Hockey Athletes Who Have Appeared On Wheaties Boxes

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Famous Ice Hockey Athletes On Wheaties Boxes

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Wheaties boxes have been featuring famous athletes since 1934, and the cereal has helped many pro sports figures become household names. This is a complete list of athletes on Wheaties boxes, including teams and individual athletes. Why? Because Wheaties + athletes is like the marketing campaign of champions. And for the record, my personal favorite Wheaties box will always be the 1985 Pete Rose one.From the first athlete on Wheaties box, up to today, when you buy a box of Wheaties, you know you're going to see one of your favorite sports star s. The Wheaties cereal box is a classic piece of American culture and this list will take you on a trip through time and Wheaties box athlete history.

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