Steve Webb (ice hockey)

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Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Height Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 218 lb (99 kg)
Pro Clubs	New York Islanders Pittsburgh Penguins
Nationality	Canada
Born	March 30, 1975, Peterborough, ON, CAN
Pro Career	1996 – 2004

Steve Webb (born April 30, 1975 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada) is a retired National Hockey League player. He was picked in the seventh round of the 1994 draft by the Buffalo Sabres. In his eight seasons with the NHL, he played for the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Steve became a fan favorite and was elevated to a cult like status during the 2001-2002 season with the New York Islanders. Even though Steve never excelled offensively on the ice, his use of his body as a battering ram and his devotion to the protection of his team made him a hero. Steve really solidified himself as a favorite after the 2001-2002 playoff run by the Islanders. With limited shifts and time, Steve made the most of his time on the ice. He punished numerous Toronto players with extremely physical but legal plays. At one point, he leveled Toronto forward Darcy Tucker, a hit seen as retribution for Tucker's injuring Isles captain Michael Peca in the previous game.

Steve Webb was the recipient of the Bob Nystrom award in 2002 for the Islander that best exemplifies hard work, leadership, and dedication on and off the ice.