Paul Kariya Biography

Paul Kariya is a former professional hockey player, playing for four teams over his 15 year NHL career. Originally born in Canada, Kariya moved to the United States to play hockey at the University of Maine, leading the team to winning the 1993 national championship. In the 1993 NHL Draft, Kariya was taken fourth overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, making an immediate impact by making the NHL AllRookie team in 1994. After serving as captain for seven seasons and leading the Ducks to the Stanley Cup Finals, Kariya joined the Colorado Avalanche for a season, signing with the Nashville Predators the next year. His two seasons in Nashville were phenomenal, as he set franchise records for assists and points scored in 2006. Kariya left the Predators in 2007, citing the team’s uncertain future as the main reason behind him not resigning, and chose to join the St. Louis Blues. Kariya would have some decent seasons with the Blues, but retired in 2010 due to post-concussion symptoms. Kariya had a great career, scoring 989 points and making seven All-Star games. 

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