Everett Sanipass

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Everett Sanipass
Everett Sanipass 1988.JPG
Sanipass in 1988
Born (1968-02-13) February 13, 1968 (age 56)
Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Quebec Nordiques
NHL draft 14th overall, 1986
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 1986–1993

Everett Sanipass (born February 13, 1968) is a Canadian retired ice hockey forward. Sanipass was born in Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick. Sanipass is the first Native Canadian to be inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame. [1]

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Playing career

Sanipass began his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987 after being drafted 14th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. [2] His indigenous heritage as a Mi'kmaq caused him to face racism early in his hockey career since he was prohibited from playing on off-reserve teams. [3] Sanipass was the first native draft pick out of New Brunswick. [4] His tally of forty-three goals and twenty-six assists in only thirty-seven games while playing in the New Brunswick Amateur Hockey Association drawing considerable attention. [5] Sanipass spent 2 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks before being traded to the Quebec Nordiques. [4]

In 1987, Sanipass was a member of the Canadian U20 Team. [6] Sanipass became famous for his role in the 1987 World Junior Hockey Championship brawl (Punch-up in Piestany) that took place between Canada and the Soviet Union. Both teams left the bench, prompting the referees, who were unable to stop the fighting, to leave the ice surface for their own safety. Officials even tried to turn off the lights with the hopes of causing the players to be so concerned with their own safety that they would stop fighting. Both teams were ultimately kicked out of the tournament for their unsportsmanlike behaviour. [7]

Later in his career, Sanipass would leave the NHL and play for the Halifax Citadels from 1991 to 1993. [6] He would retire from the NSJHL East Hants Penguins in 1995. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1984–85 Verdun Jr. Canadiens QMJHL 3881018861225766
1984–85 Verdun Jr. Canadiens MC —————21012
1985–86 Verdun Jr. CanadiensQMJHL67286694320502216
1986–87 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 71342—————
1986–87 Verdun Jr. CanadiensQMJHL23173653175—————
1986–87 Granby Bisons QMJHL11171229458641048
1987–88 Chicago BlackhawksNHL578122012622022
1988–89 Chicago BlackhawksNHL50691516430002
1988–89 Saginaw Hawks IHL 239122176—————
1989–90 Chicago BlackhawksNHL1222417—————
1989–90 Indianapolis Ice IHL33151328121—————
1989–90 Quebec Nordiques NHL93368—————
1990–91 Quebec NordiquesNHL29551041—————
1990–91 Halifax Citadels AHL 141171841—————
1991–92 Halifax CitadelsAHL735831—————
1992–93 Halifax CitadelsAHL913436—————
1993–94Richibucto SchoonersNBSHL—————71091925
NHL totals16425345935852024

International

YearTeamEvent GPGAPtsPIM
1987 Canada WJC 63258

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References

  1. ↑ "Everett Sanipass - NB Sports Hall of Fame". Interactive Display. 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  2. ↑ "First Nations enjoy hockey success | Cape Breton Post". www.capebretonpost.com. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  3. ↑ Joseph, Janelle; Darnell, Simon; Nakamura, Luka (2012). Race and Sport in Canada: Intersecting Inequalities. 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc. p. 113. ISBN   9781551304144.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  4. 1 2 "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Everett Sanipass". www.legendsofhockey.net. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  5. ↑ King, C. Richard (2015). Native Americans in Sports . New York: Routledge. pp.  272. ISBN   9780765680549.
  6. 1 2 3 "Everett Sanipass". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  7. ↑ Joyce, Gare (2006), When the Lights Went Out, Random House, ISBN   978-0-385-66275-8
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