Paul Ysebaert
| Paul Ysebaert | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1966 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) |
| Position | Left wing |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | New Jersey Devils Detroit Red Wings Chicago Blackhawks Winnipeg Jets Tampa Bay Lightning |
| NHL Draft | 74th overall, 1984 New Jersey Devils |
| Playing career | 1987–1999 |
Paul Robert Ysebaert (born May 15, 1966) is a former professional ice hockey player. During his fourteen years playing career in the National Hockey League, Ysebaert played left wing for the New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Ysebaert accumulated a total of 336 points in 532 games during his career.
Ysebaert was one of the more popular players in Detroit during the early 1990s after arriving in a trade from the New Jersey Devils. Earning the nickname "Rocket Man" from the fans, he enjoyed his best season in 1991–92, with 35 goals and 40 assists. The same year he became the first Red Wing to win the NHL Plus-Minus Award. Ysebaert was dealt to the Winnipeg Jets before the 1993–94 season for former University of Michigan defenceman Aaron Ward. He currently does work on behalf of the Red Wings Alumni Association. Paul was named first captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise.
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-CCHA Second Team | 1985–86 | [1] |
| All-CCHA Second Team | 1986–87 | [1] |
| CCHA All-Tournament Team | 1987 | [2] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ↑ "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gary Emmons Bill Shibicky |
CCHA Rookie of the Year 1984–85 |
Succeeded by Joe Murphy |
| Preceded by Position created, no captain 1992–95 |
Tampa Bay Lightning captain 1995–97 |
Succeeded by Mikael Renberg |
| Preceded by Marty McSorley and Theoren Fleury |
Winner of the NHL Plus-Minus Award 1992 |
Succeeded by Mario Lemieux |