Steve Yzerman
Steve Yzerman is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey player and the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He is known as 'The Captain' and led the Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships.
Hockey Player
May 9, 1965
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Born on May 9, 1965, in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Steve Yzerman is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey player who now serves as the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. Known for his exceptional sportsmanship and leadership abilities, Yzerman holds the record for the longest-serving captain in NHL history. He guided the Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships in 1997, 1998, and 2002 and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1998. Throughout his career, Yzerman showcased impressive stickhandling skills, skating abilities, and a powerful shot. Under the guidance of coach Scotty Bowman, he evolved into an outstanding two-way center and a remarkable defensive forward. Yzerman, also known as ‘The Captain’ in Detroit, has successfully transitioned into a prominent management role with the Red Wings.