Paul Ysebaert

Paul Robert Ysebaert (born May 15, 1966) is a former professional ice hockey player. During his fourteen years playing career in the National Hockey League, Ysebaert played left wing for the New Jersey Devils, Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Ysebaert accumulated a total of 336 points in 532 games during his career.

Paul Ysebaert
Born	May 15, 1966 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	New Jersey Devils Detroit Red Wings Chicago Blackhawks Winnipeg Jets Tampa Bay Lightning SC Rapperswil-Jona
NHL Draft	74th overall, 1984 New Jersey Devils
Playing career	1987–1999

Playing career

Ysebaert was one of the more popular players in Detroit during the early 1990s after arriving in a trade from the New Jersey Devils. Earning the nickname "Rocket Man" from the fans, he enjoyed his best season in 1991–92, with 35 goals and 40 assists.[1] The same year he became the first Red Wing to win the NHL Plus-Minus Award. Ysebaert was dealt to the Winnipeg Jets before the 1993–94 season for former University of Michigan defenceman Aaron Ward. Ysebaert served as the first captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, from 1995 to 1997.[2]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1982–83	Petrolia Jets	WOHL		40	23	30	53	24		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Newmarket Flyers	OJHL		2	0	0	0	19		—	—	—	—	—
1983–84	Petrolia Jets	WOHL		33	35	42	77	18		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	Bowling Green Falcons	CCHA		42	23	32	55	54		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Bowling Green Falcons	CCHA		42	23	45	68	50		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Bowling Green Falcons	CCHA		42	27	58	85	44		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Canada	Intl		5	1	0	1	4		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Utica Devils	AHL		78	30	49	79	60		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Utica Devils	AHL		56	36	44	80	22		5	0	1	1	4
1988–89	New Jersey Devils	NHL		5	0	4	4	0		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Utica Devils	AHL		74	53	52	105	61		5	2	4	6	0
1989–90	New Jersey Devils	NHL		5	1	2	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	New Jersey Devils	NHL		11	4	3	7	6		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		51	15	18	33	16		2	0	2	2	0
1991–92	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		79	35	40	75	55		10	0	1	1	10
1992–93	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		80	34	28	62	42		7	3	1	4	2
1993–94	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		60	9	18	27	18		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		11	5	3	8	8		6	0	0	0	8
1994–95	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		15	4	5	9	6		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		29	8	11	19	12		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		55	16	15	31	16		5	0	0	0	0
1996–97	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		39	5	12	17	4		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		82	13	27	40	32		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Cleveland Lumberjacks	IHL		27	6	11	17	14		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		10	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	SC Rapperswil-Jona	NLA		32	14	11	25	49		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				532	149	187	336	217		30	4	3	7	20

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-CCHA Second Team	1985–86	[3]
All-CCHA Second Team	1986–87	[3]
CCHA All-Tournament Team	1987	[4]
AHL Les Cunningham Award	1989–90	[5]
AHL John B. Sollenberger Trophy	1989–90	[6]
NHL Plus-Minus Award	1991–92

References

1. Roose, Bill (August 23, 2012). "'Rocket Man' is in for Alumni Showdown". NHL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
2. "A legacy of leadership". NHL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
3. "All-CCHA Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
4. "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
5. Hockey DB, DB (May 12, 2016). "Les Cunningham Award winners". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
6. Hockey DB, DB (May 12, 2016). "John B. Sollenberger Trophy winners". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved May 12, 2016.

External links

• Paul Ysebaert career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
• Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com