Nick Schultz (ice hockey)

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Nick Schultz
Schultz with the Minnesota Wild in 2007
Born (1982-08-25) August 25, 1982 (age 41)
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[edit]

Minor[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Medal record
Representing Canada Canada
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Russia
Gold medal – first place 2004 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2002 Czech Republic
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Sweden

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

Personal life[edit]

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 an 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[edit]

Career statistics[edit]

Regular season and playoffs[edit]

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[edit]

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2001 Canada WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 0 0 0 2
2002 Canada WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 0 2 2 4
2004 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 9 0 1 1 0
2006 Canada WC 4th 9 0 2 2 6
2007 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 9 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 14 0 2 2 6
Senior totals 27 0 3 3 8

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Strasbourg Maroons Hockey". Strasbourg Minor Hockey. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Nick Schultz". Hockey Canada. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
  3. ^ "Nick Schultz - Minnesota Wild". Archived from the original on November 22, 2007.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "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.

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