Steve Patrick

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Steve Patrick
Born (1961-02-04) February 4, 1961 (age 63)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Buffalo Sabres
New York Rangers
Quebec Nordiques
National teamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
NHL draft 20th overall, 1980
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 19801986

Stephen Gary Patrick (born February 4, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. Patrick played 250 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Sabres, New York Rangers, and Quebec Nordiques between 1980 and 1986.

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On December 6, 1984, the Sabres traded Patrick and Jim Wiemer to the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Renaud and Dave Maloney. [1]

His brother, James Patrick, also played hockey and later coached at the junior level. Patrick's father Stephen Patrick played football for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Patrick's son Nolan was drafted second overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, last played for the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2021-22 NHL season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1976–77 St. James Canadians MJHL 5012233588
1977–78St. James CanadiansMJHL49414182176
1978–79 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 52233154105226121844
1978–79 Brandon Wheat Kings M-Cup 51126
1979–80 Brandon Wheat KingsWHL7128386618511661219
1980–81 Brandon Wheat KingsWHL3429305956
1980–81 Buffalo Sabres NHL 301782550116
1981–82 Buffalo SabresNHL41881664
1981–82 Rochester Americans AHL 381192015532512
1982–83 Buffalo SabresNHL56913222620000
1983–84 Buffalo SabresNHL11145610000
1983–84 Rochester AmericansAHL3081422331321318
1984–85 Buffalo SabresNHL142244
1984–85 New York Rangers NHL431118296310000
1985–86 New York RangersNHL2843737
1985–86 Quebec Nordiques NHL27413171730006
NHL totals25040681082421201112

Awards and achievements

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References

  1. "1974 NHL Amateur Draft -- Dave Maloney".
Preceded by Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick
1980
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