Steve Patrick
Encyclopedia
Stephen Gary Patrick is a former professional ice hockey
forward
. He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres
in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft
. He played 250 games in the National Hockey League
with the Sabres, New York Rangers
, and Quebec Nordiques
, scoring forty goals and adding sixty-eight assists.
On December 6, 1984, the Sabres traded Patrick and Jim Wiemer
to the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Renaud
and Dave Maloney
.
Steve's brother is former NHL Defenceman and current coach James Patrick and his father is former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Politician Stephen Patrick
Sr.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
forward
Forward (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in...
. He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft
1980 NHL Entry Draft
The 1980 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum. This was the first time that an NHL arena hosted the draft. The National Hockey League teams selected 210 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1979–80 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the...
. He played 250 games in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
with the Sabres, New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
, and Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...
, scoring forty goals and adding sixty-eight assists.
On December 6, 1984, the Sabres traded Patrick and Jim Wiemer
Jim Wiemer
James Duncan Wiemer is a retired former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and Boston Bruins....
to the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Renaud
Chris Renaud (ice hockey)
Chris Renaud is a retired Canadia professional ice hockey defenceman.He was member of the Tulsa Oilers team that suspended operations on February 16, 1984, playing only road games for final six weeks of 1983-84 season...
and Dave Maloney
Dave Maloney
David Wilfred Maloney is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1974–75 until 1984–85....
.
Steve's brother is former NHL Defenceman and current coach James Patrick and his father is former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Politician Stephen Patrick
Stephen Patrick
Stephen Clifford Patrick is a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was born Stephen Patrebka , but anglicized his name later in life...
Sr.
Awards and achievements
- Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHLWestern Hockey LeagueThe Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
) Championship (1979) - “Honoured Member” of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of FameManitoba Hockey Hall of FameThe Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1985 when the first honoured members were named and plaques were erected in their honour. The first group of inductees was large in order to recognize the accomplishments of Manitoba players, coaches, builders and teams at the...
Career statistics
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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1976-77 St. James Canadians MJHL 50 12 23 35 88 -- -- -- -- --
1977-78 St. James Canadians MJHL 49 41 41 82 176 -- -- -- -- --
1978-79 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 52 23 31 54 105 22 6 12 18 44
1979-80 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 71 28 38 66 185 11 6 6 12 19
1980-81 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 34 29 30 59 56 -- -- -- -- --
1980-81 Buffalo Sabres NHL 30 1 7 8 25 5 0 1 1 6
1981-82 Rochester Americans AHL 38 11 9 20 15 5 3 2 5 12
1981-82 Buffalo Sabres NHL 41 8 8 16 64 -- -- -- -- --
1982-83 Buffalo Sabres NHL 56 9 13 22 26 2 0 0 0 0
1983-84 Rochester Americans AHL 30 8 14 22 33 13 2 1 3 18
1983-84 Buffalo Sabres NHL 11 1 4 5 6 1 0 0 0 0
1984-85 Buffalo Sabres NHL 14 2 2 4 4 -- -- -- -- --
1984-85 New York Rangers NHL 43 11 18 29 63 1 0 0 0 0
1985-86 New York Rangers NHL 28 4 3 7 37 -- -- -- -- --
1985-86 Quebec Nordiques NHL 27 4 13 17 17 3 0 0 0 6
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NHL Totals 250 40 68 108 242 12 0 1 1 12