Nick Schultz (ice hockey)

Nick Schultz
Schultz with the Minnesota Wild in 2007
Born	(1982-08-25) August 25, 1982 (age 42) Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Minnesota Wild Kassel Huskies Edmonton Oilers Columbus Blue Jackets Philadelphia Flyers
National team	Canada
NHL draft	33rd overall, 2000 Minnesota Wild
Playing career	2001–2017

Nicholas Andrew Schultz (born August 25, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers. The Minnesota Wild drafted him in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played junior ice hockey for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Schultz represented Canada in international competition at the junior and senior level.

Playing career

Minor

As a child, Schultz played minor hockey in his hometown of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan for the Maroons. ^[1] He was selected by the Prince Albert Raiders in the third round (43rd overall) of the 1997 WHL Bantam Draft. ^[2] Before joining the Raiders, Schultz played for Yorkton Mallers in the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL). ^{[3] [4]} During his only season in the SMAAAHL, Schultz was named Rookie of the Year for the Mallers club, as well as being named the top defenceman and most valuable player (MVP) of the league's all-star game. ^[2]

Junior

Schultz made his debut for the Raiders in the 1998–99 WHL season, playing in 58 games, scoring five goals and adding 18 assists. ^[4] In his sophomore season in the Western Hockey League (WHL), he played in 72 games, scoring 11 goals and adding 33 assists. ^[4] After the 1999–2000 season, Schultz was named the Raiders top defenceman and most improved player. ^[2] The Minnesota Wild selected Schultz in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. ^{[2] [4]} Schultz served as team captain for the 2000–01 season, ^[2] playing 59 games, scoring 17 goals and adding 30 assists. ^[4]

Professional

After the Raiders' 2000–01 WHL season was complete, Schultz made his professional debut with the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League (IHL), suiting up for four games, where he scored a goal and added an assist. ^[4] The next season, Schultz made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut, after making the Wild out of training camp. ^[4] He made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers on October 14, 2001. During his rookie season, Schultz played in 52 games, scoring four goals and adding six assists. ^[4] After the Wild's season was complete, Schultz joined the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Calder Cup playoffs. On February 27, 2012, Schultz was traded to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Tom Gilbert. ^[5] Schultz is currently 2nd in all-time games played for the Minnesota Wild with 743 games played.

On March 5, 2014, Schultz was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a fifth-round pick. ^{[6] [7]}

Schultz's tenure with the Blue Jackets was kept brief when on July 2, 2014, Schultz joined his fourth NHL club, signing a one-year deal as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers. ^[8] On February 18, 2015, the Flyers re-signed Schultz to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually. ^{[9] [10]}

International play

Medal record
Representing Canada
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
	2007 Russia
	2004 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
	2002 Czech Republic
	2001 Sweden

Schultz represented Saskatchewan at the 1999 Canada Winter Games. ^[2]

Personal life

Schultz grew up on his family's farm in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. He has two older brothers, one of whom, Kris, played professional ice hockey in the Central Hockey League (CHL) and United Hockey League (UHL). One of his brothers is named Terrence and his parents' names are Robert and Carol. His cousin Jesse Schultz made his NHL debut in the 2006–07 season, playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Schultz and his wife have one son and two daughters. ^[11] They make their home in Calgary. Jessica's sister is also married to NHL player Cory Sarich, last of the Colorado Avalanche. ^[12] Schultz is friends with Jarret Stoll and is often present at Stoll's yearly charity golf tournament. ^[13]

On June 26, 2019, Schultz was hired by the Philadelphia Flyers as a player development coach. ^[14]

Awards

• Played in the NHL YoungStars Game in 2002–03

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1998–99	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		58	5	18	23	37		14	0	7	7	0
1999–2000	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		72	11	33	44	38		6	0	3	3	2
2000–01	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		59	17	30	47	120		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Cleveland Lumberjacks	IHL		4	1	1	2	2		3	0	1	1	0
2001–02	Minnesota Wild	NHL		52	4	6	10	14		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Houston Aeros	AHL		—	—	—	—	—		14	1	5	6	2
2002–03	Minnesota Wild	NHL		75	3	7	10	23		18	0	1	1	10
2003–04	Minnesota Wild	NHL		79	6	10	16	16		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	Kassel Huskies	DEL		46	7	15	22	26		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Minnesota Wild	NHL		79	2	12	14	43		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Minnesota Wild	NHL		82	2	10	12	42		5	0	1	1	0
2007–08	Minnesota Wild	NHL		81	2	13	15	42		1	0	0	0	0
2008–09	Minnesota Wild	NHL		79	2	9	11	31		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Minnesota Wild	NHL		80	1	19	20	43		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Minnesota Wild	NHL		74	3	14	17	38		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Minnesota Wild	NHL		62	1	2	3	30		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		20	0	4	4	10		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		48	1	8	9	24		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		60	0	4	4	24		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL		9	0	1	1	4		2	0	0	0	0
2014–15	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		80	2	13	15	47		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		81	1	9	10	42		6	0	0	0	2
2016–17	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		28	0	4	4	10		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				1,069	30	145	175	483		32	0	2	2	12

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001	Canada	WJC			7	0	0	0	2
2002	Canada	WJC			7	0	2	2	4
2004	Canada	WC			9	0	1	1	0
2006	Canada	WC	4th		9	0	2	2	6
2007	Canada	WC			9	0	0	0	2
Junior totals					14	0	2	2	6
Senior totals					27	0	3	3	8

References

1. "Strasbourg Maroons Hockey". Strasbourg Minor Hockey. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
2. "Nick Schultz". Hockey Canada . Retrieved February 7, 2010.
3. "Nick Schultz - Minnesota Wild". Archived from the original on November 22, 2007.
4. "Nick Schultz, Wild". Minnesota Wild . Retrieved February 7, 2010.
5. Dittrick, Ryan (February 27, 2012). "Oilers acquire Nick Schultz for Tom Gilbert". NHL.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
6. "Blue Jackets acquire defenseman Nick Schultz from Edmonton Oilers". NHL.com. March 5, 2014. Archived from the original on December 2, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
7. Jonathan Willis (March 5, 2014). "Edmonton Oilers trade defenceman Nick Schultz to Columbus Blue Jackets" . Retrieved March 5, 2014.
8. "Flyers sign defenseman Nick Schultz". NHL.com. July 2, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
9. "Flyers sign Schultz to multi-year extension". NHL.com. February 18, 2015. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
10. Seravalli, Frank (February 18, 2015). "Flyers re-sign defenseman Nick Schultz for two years". Philly.com. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
11. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Archived November 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Gameday: Wild vs. Edmonton.
12. Hockey Hall of Fame. Archived December 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Stanley Cup Journals 2004: 37
13. "Jarret Stoll Celebrity Golf Classic". Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
14. "Flyers make additions to Hockey Operations Staff". NHL.com. June 26, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database

Sporting positions
Preceded by Mark Parrish	Minnesota Wild captain January 2008	Succeeded by Mikko Koivu