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  Wendel Clark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clark was selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1985 Entry Draft.
The serious back injury that Clark suffered during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987 when he was cross-checked into the crossbar of his goal probably ruined his chances of being a true superstar.
Wendel Clark holds the record for the longest span between NHL All-Star appearances, with 13 years (1986-1999).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wendel_Clark   (278 words)

  
 Wendel Clark: Former Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Wendel Clark, former team captain and one of the most beloved players in Toronto Maple Leafs history, retired from the NHL following the 1999/2000 season.
Clark’s return to Toronto in his last season of play brought full-circle a career that began in 1985 when he was selected first overall by Toronto in that year's draft.
Clark captained the Leafs from 1991 to 1994 and set career-highs in goals (46), assists (30) and points (76) during the 1993-94 season.
www.speakers.ca /clark_wendel.aspx   (185 words)

  
 WWW.TAMPABAYLIGHTNING.RU - Clark, Wendel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clark was selected first overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Maple Leafs after playing two years with the Saskatoon Blades in the WHL.
Clark played rough and tumble hockey all his life; after all, he grew up on a farm in Kelvington and was good friends with his cousin Joey Kocur.
Clark had a strong 30-goal output in 1996-97, but that individual success was tempered by the fact the slumping Leafs finished out of the playoffs.
www.tampabaylightning.ru /player.php?lang=e&pl=1289   (1113 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - NHL Hockey - Tearful Clark begins, ends career as Maple Leaf - Thursday June 29, 2000 06:51 PM
Clark spent 12 1/2 seasons during three stints with Toronto, and he also played for Quebec, the New York Islanders, Tampa Bay, Detroit and Chicago.
Clark's rambunctious style took a toll on his body, and his career was beset by injuries.
Clark's goal in Game 6 against Los Angeles had given the Leafs the lead, and it seemed as if a trip to the finals to play Montreal was imminent.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /hockey/nhl/news/2000/06/29/clark_retires_ap   (592 words)

  
 October 1996   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clark is a renowned dressing room presence who leads by virtue of his example of stellar, committed and dogged play.
Clark's devastating over-the-boards hit on one of the fancy Russian stickhandlers set the tone for the Canadian team's eventual elimination of the Russians on their way to the World Junior Championship.
In this age of jaded and selfish professional athletes, Clark has the opportunity to renew our faith that professional hockey players at least are prepared to give a genuine, honest effort for the sake of themselves, their team and the supporters of the game.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/bstagg/spoct96.htm   (670 words)

  
 Wendell Clark, Former Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Hockey Star, Inspirational Speaker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wendel’s rambunctious and fearless play endeared him to the fans during the 13 seasons he spent with the Leafs.
Wendel’s return to Toronto in his last season of play brought full circle a career that began in 1985 when he was selected first overall by Toronto in that year’s Entry Draft.
Clark retires ranked among the Leafs all-time leaders in points (15th, 441), goals (7th, 260), penalty minutes (2nd, 1535), playoff points (4th, 61) and playoff goals (1st, 34).
www.mcpspeakers.com /wendelclark.shtm   (233 words)

  
 The Pride of Toronto--Wendel Clark, a True Warrior
Wendel Clark will no longer skate in another NHL game.
I watched in disbelief as Wendel announced his resignation from hockey, with tears of sorrow streaming down his face.
Goodbye Wendel Clark, may you forever be remembered as the player who never lost his heart, no matter how many times his team turned his back on him.
www.angelfire.com /zine/onsidebere94/wendel.html   (451 words)

  
 Clark scores with new teammates
Clark, 32, gives Detroit a solid scorer and an impact shooter to insert on the power play, though he scored at even strength Wednesday.
Clark, a former captain in Toronto, is in his 14th NHL season, but he hasn't won a Stanley Cup -- a situation now ripe for change.
Clark is reunited with former Maple Leafs teammate Jamie Macoun, who likened Clark's leadership to Yzerman's.
www.freep.com /sports/redwings/qwendel25.htm   (567 words)

  
 eye - NEWS: Hey, Wendel! Remember your heritage, Son! - 07.07.94   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wendel Clark, formerly of the Toronto Maple Leafs, now of the Quebec Nordiques, hinted that it was his father, Les, who was still having trouble coming to grips with news of the big trade.
As Clark arrived in Quebec City on Monday, he immediately called his old man at the family farm in Kelvington, Sask. Or so we speculate...
One source said the elder Clark could be heard mumbling, "un, de, twa, cat, sank, cease, set, wheat," as he toiled under the hot July sun, wearing only a beret.
www.eye.net /eye/issue/issue_07.07.94/NEWS/ro0707a.htm   (277 words)

  
 UWO Gazette - Volume 93, Issue 64   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clark's been in and out of a Maple Leaf uniform so many times he probably still has a locker waiting for him.
Clark was drafted number one by the Leafs in 1985 and several years later, found himself wearing the big "C" on his shoulder.
Clark played his best hockey in Toronto and at the very least, his addition would add some personality to the team.
www.gazette.uwo.ca /2000/January/25/Sports5.htm   (411 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wendel Clark was one of the most popular and beloved players to ever wear a Maple Leaf sweater.
Wendel Clark was born on October 25, 1966 in Kelvington, Sask. He was part of a hockey environment, having followed in the path of his cousins Joe Kocur and Barry Melrose.
In 1990-91, Clark was introduced to Chris Broadhurst, who became his full-time physical therapist and personal trainer and later, after being impressed with his work with Clark, he was hired by the Leafs as the team's full-time therapist.
www.penaltybox.com /legends/Wendel_Clark.html   (925 words)

  
 Sports: Former bright spot sees Lightning's bright future
Wendel Clark saw ugly things in his time in Tampa, but thinks things will get better.
Clark witnessed injuries to nearly everyone on the Lightning roster, but he also witnessed one of the most bizarre incidents in Lightning history on Nov. 10, 1998.
Clark continued to thrive as the Lightning continued to dive.
www.sptimes.com /News/91899/news_pf/Sports/Former_bright_spot_se.shtml   (639 words)

  
 AllSports' National Hockey League (NHL) League News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clark, still one of the most popular players in Maple Leafs history, today signed a one-year contract with an option for the 2000-01 season with Chicago.
A native of Kelvington, Saskatchewan, the 32-year-old Clark was the top overall selection in the 1985 draft and immediately joined the Maple Leafs, for whom he played through the 1993-94 season.
Clark is the all-time leading playoff goal-scorer in Maple Leafs history with 33.
www.allsports.com /nhl/news/08-02-1999.htm   (1326 words)

  
 January 2000
When Clark was traded by Leaf General Manager Cliff Fletcher, he walked away after giving nine years of gristle, bone, heart, and health to a Toronto Maple Leaf hockey team that often did not deserve the effort that he gave nevertheless.
Wendel Clark is a true hockey icon and stands as a classic hero to young hockey fans of the Leafs and indeed exemplifies good, tough Canadian hockey.
Clark took the honest and workmanlike approach to his trade that has characterized him during his entire hockey career.
www.barrystagg.com /spjan00.htm   (625 words)

  
 hockeyfights.com forums - Wendel Clark vs Behn Wilson
Pound for pound there was probably NEVER a better fighter than Wendel Clark, i once asked Tie Domi who he thought was the toughest guy in the league was (circa 1992) and without hesitation he pointed across the room to Wendel.
Clark is in my top20 fighters of alltime and next to Stan Johnathon, he was the smallest guy on my list.
Clark's first NHL fight was against McSorley at MLG in an exibition game,once again seemed to be an even square off, the fight they had in the '93 playoffs, i wouldnt consider a jumping either, Marty knew someone was coming for him after nailing Gilmour.
www.hockeyfights.com /forums/showthread.php?t=22423   (1362 words)

  
 Blue Jackets sign Odelein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clark was taken first overall by Toronto in the 1985 NHL entry draft.
Clark stayed with the franchise when it moved to Colorado but the Avalanche dealt Clark to the lowly Islanders.
Clark returned to the Maple Leafs for a second stint on March 13, 1996, but his stay was short.
www.rgj.com /cgi-bin/printstory.cgi?publish_date=20000630&story=962419077   (569 words)

  
 hockeyfights.com forums - wendel clark vs. tie domi
i love clark but i'd hate to see him in the spin cycle, not to mention the left hand of domi.the one strike against my buddy wendel, is that he lacked stamina.
Wendel was injured in the fight that Probert really beat him down in.
yes i remember when clark was on toronto and domi on winnipeg.....all i remember was clark throwing punches and it looked like he grabed domis big head and tossed him too the ice....
www.hockeyfights.com /forums/showthread.php?t=30975   (960 words)

  
 Joseph foils Oilers again; Clark plays for Leafs - 1/15/00
Clark made his return to the Leafs after signing a contract Jan. 9.
Clark was assessed a minor penalty for roughing following an exchange with Edmonton's Sean Brown at 6:01 of the first period.
Clark agreed he dealt with a measure of fatigue in his first game in two months.
www.detnews.com /2000/sports/0001/15/01150137.htm   (444 words)

  
 Wendel Clark clears waivers
 CHICAGO (CP) -- Wendel Clark's NHL future is in doubt after no team claimed him off waivers Tuesday from the Chicago Blackhawks.
He was a healthy scratch during the weekend even though Chicago gave him a $1.4-million contract last summer when he was a free agent.
 Clark, 33, the No. 1 pick in the 1985 draft by Toronto and a former Maple Leafs captain, has 328 goals in 773 NHL games.
www.canoe.ca /HockeyChicagoArchive/nov16_wen.html   (177 words)

  
 Maple Leafs sign former Wing Clark - 1/10/00
TORONTO -- Wendel Clark signed a contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday contingent on him being in shape to play for the team.
Clark had two goals in 13 games with the Hawks this season.
Clark also had two goals and three assists in 10 playoff games for the Red Wings.
www.detnews.com /2000/sports/0001/10/01100182.htm   (261 words)

  
 National Hockey League - Maple Leafs vs. Lightning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wendel Clark scored his first two goals in his third stint with Toronto, which extended its winning streak over the lowly Lightning to nine games.
Clark tallied 9:23 into the third and 4:52 later for the third goal in as many shots during the period and a 4-3 Maple Leafs' lead.
Clark then started a string of three goals on as many shots for the Leafs with 10:37 to play, one-timing Danny Markov's pass by Cloutier from the left faceoff circle.
www.usatoday.com /sports/scores100/100032/100032342.htm   (1093 words)

  
 MHL
In the end, it came down to Wendel Clark's new league record of 44 goals in a season versus teammate Stephane Quintal's outstanding season on the blueline.
From the get-go it was not a question of whether Wendel Clark would break Mike Sillinger's year-old record for most goals in a single season, but by how much Clark would break it.
Clark, in his rookie season, easily out distanced his nearest rival, Stars winger Joe Murphy by 12 goals to become the first player in MHL history to break the 40-goal barrier.
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 Wendel Clark Memorabilia and Hockey Collectibles, Authentic Vintage Pro Collectables
Wendel Clark, was drafted 1st overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Clark's thunderous body checks and hard punching power during fights made him a fan favourite in Toronto.
Clark also showed a scoring touch scoring a career high of 46 goals and 76 points in only 64 games during the 1993-94 season.
www.frameworth.com /hockey/players/wendel-clark.htm   (457 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Inside Game - Jim Kelley - Rumor Mill - Rumor Mill: Wendel will find a home yet - Tuesday November 30, 1999 ...
Clark recently was cut by the Chicago Blackhawks and though there have been no takers, sources tell us that Clark could be back in the NHL after the terms of the buyout have been completed.
A number of teams are said to have some interest in Clark, a former standout with Toronto who has had stops in Quebec, Long Island, Tampa Bay and Detroit, but not at his current $1.3 million price tag.
There's little doubt that if Clark does sign with another team it will be Toronto because it's a home of sorts or a team with a legitimate shot at the Stanley Cup.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /inside_game/jim_kelley/news/1999/11/30/kelley_rumormill   (712 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Hockey - Inside the NHL - Tuesday November 17, 1998 05:35 PM
He had a chronically sore back, was set to undergo surgery to repair a torn groin muscle and was coming off a season in which he had played only 47 games and finished with 12 goals and a -21 rating.
What no one expected was that Clark would not only be as hardy as kale and have a team-high nine goals (tied for fourth in the league through Sunday) but also would be anchoring the top line of an improved club (6-9-2).
Coach Jacques Demers has Clark rooming with 18-year-old center Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay's future, and Clark's locker is adjacent to that of right wing Alexander Selivanov, a talented offensive player who needs to add some hard edges to his game.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /features/1998/weekly/981123/nhl1123   (1082 words)

  
 At Ice Level - In-Creasingly Annoying   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The bone of contention was that in the first case, John LeClair's skate being in the crease didn't have anything to do with the play and wouldn't have effected goalie Chris Osgood's ability to make the save.
The second bone of contention was that in Wendel's case, he was already in the crease when the puck entered, so by the letter of the law, it should have been disallowed.
The video replay shows, here, that beyond a doubt, Clark managed to scoot out of the crease just long enough for the puck to enter, and the batted it in.
www.allsports.com /nhl/ware_0402.htm   (1454 words)

  
 Wendel Clark HEART AND SOUL Toronto Maple Leafs poster - 1996 Costacos Brothers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wendel Clark HEART AND SOUL Toronto Maple Leafs poster - 1996 Costacos Brothers
A beauty, featuring Wendel as a member of the team he spent most of his career with, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
All images contained on this site are property of their respective rights holders, and may not be copied or reproduced without expressed written consent.
www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/wendel96.htm   (122 words)

  
 Wendel Clark and Stats, Statistics, Player News, Fantasy Hockey News - RotoWire.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clark has been signed to add some offensive depth to the lineup.
Clark announced his retirement from professional hockey on Thursday, according to the
Clark will be in the lineup for tonight's Game 5 against Ottawa.
www.rotowire.com /hockey/player.htm?ID=145   (212 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The blockbuster deal that sent Wendel Clark to Quebec has worked out nicely for the Nordiques.
Though the 'Nords did have to part with the flashy Mats Sundin, Clark has provided the spark for a franchise that has been languishing in the depths of the Eastern Conference for the last few years.
Clark has ten goals and nine assists in his first fifteen games with the Nordiques.
people.colgate.edu /maroon/ArchivesS95/Text2.24.95/mikus.html   (770 words)

  
 Wendel Clark THE CAPTAIN Poster - Toronto Maple Leafs - Starline 1994   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Wendel Clark THE CAPTAIN Poster - Toronto Maple Leafs - Starline 1994
This incredible poster features the drive and intensity of Wendel Clark during his prime, skating into the action at Maple Leaf Gardens as Captain and inspirational leader of the team.
All posters are shipped in a strong mail-safe tube, and are protected by a no-hassle satisfaction guarantee.
www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/wendel94sl.htm   (140 words)

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