Famous Hockey Players

All-Time Greats

Wayne Gretzky

Often called “The Great One,” Gretzky is the leading scorer in NHL history and holds many hockey records.

Bobby Orr

Revolutionized the defenceman position with his scoring, skating and playmaking abilities.

Gordie Howe

Known as “Mr. Hockey,” Howe’s career spanned five decades in an unmatched combination of performance and longevity.

Mario Lemieux

Overcame serious health challenges to become one of the most skilled and dominant players in NHL history.

Maurice Richard

The first player to score 50 goals in a season, “The Rocket” was a symbol of skill and determination.

Jean Béliveau

Known for his leadership and class, Béliveau’s name is synonymous with the Montreal Canadiens’ dynasty years.

Bobby Hull

Known for his blistering slapshot and speed, Hull was one of the most feared scorers of his era.

Jaromir Jagr

Known for his exceptional longevity and productivity, he won two Stanley Cups and is second among the NHL’s all-time leaders in points.

Patrick Roy

Won four Stanley Cups while revolutionizing the goaltending position with his butterfly style and intensity.

Steve Yzerman

Led the Detroit Red Wings to three Stanley Cup championships as captain and was known for his leadership and all-around play.

Current Stars

Sidney Crosby

A leader known for his exceptional skill set and work ethic, Crosby has multiple Stanley Cups and awards.

Alex Ovechkin

One of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history, Ovechkin continues to chase Wayne Gretzky‘s goal-scoring record.

Connor McDavid

Often regarded as the most skilled player in the world, known for his incredible speed and scoring ability.

Nathan MacKinnon

A dynamic forward known for his speed, skill, and being a key player for the Colorado Avalanche.

Victor Hedman

Dominant defenseman known for his size, skill, and play on both ends of the ice.

Leon Draisaitl

A highly skilled forward and consistent scorer, playing alongside McDavid for the Edmonton Oilers.

Cale Makar

Renowned for his dynamic skating and offensive prowess from the blue line for the Colorado Avalanche.

Auston Matthews

A premier goal scorer with a unique shot, playing a key role for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nikita Kucherov

A highly skilled winger known for his offensive prowess and key contributions to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Quinn Hughes

Regarded as one of the top defencemen in the league, known for his offensive skills and leadership for the Vancouver Canucks.

Women’s Hockey Stars

Hayley Wickenheiser

Considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, Wickenheiser represented Canada in the Winter Olympics five times, winning four gold medals and one silver.

Hayley Wickenheiser
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Cammi Granato

Granato was one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and was a captain of the U.S. women’s national team, winning a gold medal in the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Angela Ruggiero

A defender for the U.S. women’s national team, Ruggiero is a four-time Olympian with one gold, two silver and one bronze medal. She was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.

Cassie Campbell

Campbell served as the captain of the Canadian national team and led the team to gold medals in the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics.

Jayna Hefford

Hefford played in five Olympics for Canada, winning four gold medals and one silver. She’s one of the top point scorers in women’s Olympic hockey history.

Hilary Knight

A forward for the U.S. women’s national team, Knight is known for her scoring ability and has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

Marie-Philip Poulin

Often referred to as the “Sidney Crosby of women’s hockey,” Poulin has scored the game-winning goals in multiple Olympic gold-medal games for Canada.

Noora Räty

Considered one of the best female goaltenders in the world, Räty has represented Finland in numerous international competitions, earning several accolades for her performances.

Florence Schelling

Schelling is a Swiss goaltender who has competed in four Olympic Games and has been recognized for her outstanding play, including being named the tournament’s MVP in 2014.

Kendall Coyne Schofield

Coyne Schofield is known for her speed and skill. She’s a U.S. Olympian who has also broken barriers, including participating in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition.