| Born: | October 25, 1966 | Draft: | 1985 Maple Leafs #1 Overall |
| Hometown: | Kelvington, SK | Position: | LW |
| Known For: | 8th on Leafs’ All-Time Goals List | Shoots: | Left |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Status: | Retired |
Wendel L. Clark (born October 25, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. His professional career lasted from 1985 until 2000, during which time he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. He was chosen first overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Maple Leafs, the team he played with on three occasions, captaining the team from 1991 to 1994. A fan favourite in the city, Clark has been cited by multiple current NHL players as a boyhood idol.
Wendel Clark Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Revisiting the Wendel Clark for Mats Sundin Trade
- Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5 Most Memorable Debuts
- The Red Wings & Kelvington, Sask: From Kocur to Melrose and More
- The 7 Toughest Players to Wear a Maple Leafs Jersey
- Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All Time
- Saskatoon Blades’ Top-5 NHL Alumni
- Toronto Maple Leafs’ 50-Goal Scorers
- Forgotten Former Lightning Players Who Will Shock You
- All-Time Saskatchewan-Born Lineup
- Toronto Maple Leafs’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
Achievements
- Jersey #17 retired by the Maple Leafs in 2016
- Inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2011
- Captain of the Maple Leafs (1992-1994)
- NHL All-Star Game (1986, 1999)
- NHL All-Rookie Team (1986)
- U20 WJC Gold Medal (1985)
- WHL East First All-Star Team (1985)