"The player nicknamed 'Captain America' will now join American hockey royalty, as Joe Pavelski was chosen as the newest inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Pavelski made a name for himself with the San Jose Sharks, becoming captain and creating a legendary career in San Jose against all odds. Pavelski was a seventh round pick in 2003 but his puck-tipping near the net and hockey IQ proved more than enough to become a hall of famer."
"Pavelski played over 1,300 games and was only one of ten American born players to reach the 400 goal mark. He reached the 1,000 point milestone and was the oldest player in postseason history to record a four goal game when he did it against the Seattle Kraken. Pavelski represented his country in 2010 and 2014 at the Olympics, earning a silver medal in the former."
Joe Pavelski rose from a seventh-round pick in 2003 to an NHL superstar known for puck-tipping, hockey IQ, and leadership. He spent the bulk of his career with the San Jose Sharks, serving as captain and building a legendary tenure before finishing five seasons in Dallas. Pavelski played over 1,300 games, scored 400+ goals, reached 1,000 points, and became the oldest player in postseason history to record a four-goal game. He reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2020, earned an Olympic silver medal in 2010, mentored young players like Wyatt Johnston, and helped shape a winning Stars culture.
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