| Born: | May 24, 1964 | Draft: | 1982 Devils, 43rd Overall |
| Hometown: | Sarnia, ON, CAN | Position: | RW |
| Known For: | “Little Ball of Hate” | Shoots: | Right |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Anaheim Ducks (GM) |
Patrick Martin Verbeek (born May 24, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current general manager for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Verbeek played for five teams over a 20-year playing career, earning a Stanley Cup ring with the Dallas Stars in 1999. His nickname, the “Little Ball of Hate”, was given to him in 1995 by Glenn Healy after fellow New York Rangers teammate Ray Ferraro was tagged as the “Big Ball of Hate”.
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Deeper Dive
Staff History
- Detroit Red Wings (Pro Scout) 2006-2010
- Tampa Bay Lightning (Director of Pro Scouting) 2010-2012
- Tampa Bay Lightning (Asst. General Manager | Director of Player Personnel) 2012-2019
- World Cup of Hockey Team North America (Director of Player Personnel) 2016
- Detroit Red Wings (Asst. General Manager) 2019-2022
- Grand Rapids Griffins (General Manager) 2021-2022
- Anaheim Ducks (General Manager) 2022-present
Achievements
- Captain of the Hartford Whalers — 1991-1995
- OHL Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award) — 1981-82
- World Championship Silver Medal — 1988-89
- NHL All-Star Game — 1990-91
- World Championship Gold Medal — 1993-94
- NHL All-Star Game — 1995-96
- World Cup Runner Up — 1996-97
- NHL Stanley Cup Champion — 1998-99