| Nick Schultz | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Schultz with theMinnesota Wild in 2007 | |||
| Born | (1982-08-25)August 25, 1982 (age 43) 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 professionalice hockeydefenceman who played 17 seasons in theNational Hockey League (NHL) for theMinnesota Wild,Edmonton Oilers,Columbus Blue Jackets, andPhiladelphia Flyers. The Minnesota Wild drafted him in the second round (33rd overall) of the2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played junior ice hockey for thePrince Albert Raiders of theWestern Hockey League (WHL). Schultz representedCanada in international competition at the junior and senior level.
As a child, Schultz played minor hockey in his hometown ofStrasbourg, Saskatchewan for the Maroons.[1] He was selected by thePrince Albert Raiders in the third round (43rd overall) of the 1997WHL Bantam Draft.[2] Before joining the Raiders, Schultz played for Yorkton Mallers in theSaskatchewan 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]
Schultz made his debut for the Raiders in the1998–99 WHL season, playing in 58 games, scoring five goals and adding 18 assists.[4] In hissophomore season in theWestern 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] TheMinnesota Wild selected Schultz in the second round (33rd overall) of the2000 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]
After the Raiders'2000–01 WHL season was complete, Schultz made his professional debut with theCleveland Lumberjacks of theInternational Hockey League (IHL), suiting up for four games, where he scored a goal and added an assist.[4] The next season, Schultz made hisNational Hockey League (NHL) debut, after making the Wild out of training camp.[4] He made his NHL debut against theEdmonton Oilers on October 14, 2001. During hisrookie season, Schultz played in 52 games, scoring four goals and adding six assists.[4] After the Wild's season was complete, Schultz joined theHouston Aeros of theAmerican Hockey League (AHL) for theCalder Cup playoffs. On February 27, 2012, Schultz was traded to theEdmonton Oilers in exchange forTom 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 theColumbus 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 thePhiladelphia Flyers.[8] On February 18, 2015, the Flyers re-signed Schultz to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually.[9][10]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| RepresentingCanada | ||
| Men'sice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2007 Russia | |
| 2004 Czech Republic | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
 | 2002 Czech Republic | |
 | 2001 Sweden | |
Schultz represented Saskatchewan at the 1999Canada Winter Games.[2]
Schultz grew up on his family's farm inStrasbourg, Saskatchewan. He has two older brothers, one of whom, Kris, played professional ice hockey in theCentral Hockey League (CHL) andUnited Hockey League (UHL). One of his brothers is named Terrence and his parents' names are Robert and Carol. His cousinJesse Schultz made his NHL debut in the2006–07 season, playing for theVancouver Canucks. Schultz and his wife have one son and two daughters.[11] They make their home in Calgary. Jessica's sister is also married to NHL playerCory Sarich, last of theColorado Avalanche.[12] Schultz is friends withJarret Stoll and is often present at Stoll's yearly charity golf tournament.[13]
On June 26, 2019, Schultz was hired by thePhiladelphia Flyers as a player development coach.[14]
| 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 | ||||
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Canada | WJC |  | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2002 | Canada | WJC |  | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2004 | Canada | WC |  | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | Canada | WC | 4th | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2007 | Canada | WC | | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||||
| Senior totals | 27 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||||
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Minnesota Wild captain January2008 | Succeeded by |