Top Ten American Born Hockey Players
A born leader who put the team first, a reason why he led the Stars to a Stanley Cup in 99. The is a natural scorer who was a great defender as well. His durability and consistancy over a long and prosperous career makes him the greatest American born player, and even one of the better players, ever to take the ice in the NHL. Although he is now a Red Wing, Modano will always be the face of the Stars franchise. We miss you Mike, you'll always be a Star in my eyes.
I live in Dallas and my first NHL game -was Madanos first Hatrick plus one! What a wonder to watch! Love this guy.
Most dynamic American born player to play the game. Scored 148 points in the 92-93 season for the Buffalo Sabres. Part of the famous Miracle on Ice gold medal team in 1980.
Should be No. ! Sorry Mike and Pat..
Patrick Timothy Kane II, born November 19, 1988, is an American professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). Kane has won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks and is considered one of the most skilled American players in NHL... read more Only American to win the scoring title, pure scoring offensive player. Barring injury will go down as the best American to play.
As he goes for point 1000...with a few years left in him, multiple Olympic teams, various MVPs, and already 3 rings on his fingers...what more justification is needed
He will end up as the leading scorer in USA history from the NHL.
Jeremy is speed player is USA, have good bodylifting and style play.
He's THE reason why Team U.S.A. had a prayer at gold in the 2012 Olympic hockey tournament. Not to mention the save (s) during 1994 Stanley Cup finals. Perennially underrated during his career b/c he played in probably the NHL's golden age of goaltenders (I.E., Hasek, Roy, Belfour)
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Jonathan Douglas Quick is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who has played most of his career with the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. He was a key player in the Kings' Stanley Cup wins in 2012 and 2014. Quick is widely regarded for his quick reflexes and has won multiple... read moreOutstanding goalie, first straight out of high school to NHL, Vezina, 2 cups, 18 year career. Many memories
John Michael Gaudreau, born on August 13, 1993, was an American professional ice hockey winger who played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was known for his impressive career with teams like the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tragically, Gaudreau and his brother Matthew... read moreHe was born in Belleville Ontario... He was a dual citizen as his mother was an American.
Auston Matthews, born September 17, 1997, is an American professional ice hockey player who plays center for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft and has consistently been among the league's top scorers. Matthews has won the Rocket... read more