Shane Doan

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Shane Doan
Doan with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2014
Born (1976-10-10) October 10, 1976 (age 47)
Halkirk, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for
Winnipeg Jets
Arizona Coyotes
National team  
NHL Draft
 7th overall,
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 1995–2017
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2003 Finland
Gold medal – first place 2007 Russia
Silver medal – second place 2005 Austria
Silver medal – second place
2008 Canada
Silver medal – second place 2009 Switzerland

Shane Albert Doan (born October 10, 1976) is a Canadian ice hockey executive and former player currently serving as an assistant to Brad Treliving for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Doan spent the entirety of his 21-season NHL career with the Coyotes franchise, beginning with the original Winnipeg Jets in 1995 before playing in Arizona for two decades. He was the last remaining player active in the NHL from the original Winnipeg Jets franchise before he announced his retirement in the summer of 2017.

Doan led the Phoenix Coyotes in scoring in every season between 2003 and 2011.[1] In December 2015, Doan became the Coyotes franchise's all-time leading goal scorer.[2] He was also the longest-serving NHL captain until his retirement, serving in that capacity for the Coyotes from 2003 to 2017; which gave him the nickname, Captain Coyote among fans.[2][3][4] Doan never won the Stanley Cup, coming closest when his Phoenix Coyotes lost to the Los Angeles Kings in the 2012 Western Conference Final.

In international competition, Doan represented Canada and won five medals (two gold, three silver) at the World Championships. He helped Canada win the World Cup championship in 2004 and was also a member of Canada's 2006 Winter Olympic team.

The Coyotes retired Doan's jersey number prior to a game against the current Winnipeg Jets on February 24, 2019. He subsequently joined the Coyotes front office on January 11, 2021.[5]

Playing career

Kamloops Blazers

Doan began his career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Kamloops Blazers in 1992, and spent three seasons with the team. He won the Memorial Cup with the Blazers in 1994 and 1995. He had his most successful season with the team during the 1994–95 season, when he recorded 94 points, helping the team win the Memorial Cup for a second straight year, and was also awarded the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the tournament's MVP. Doan loved his time in Kamloops, and returns there in summer months.

Winnipeg Jets/Arizona Coyotes

Doan was drafted by the

1995 NHL Entry Draft. He was the Jets' final first-round pick to play in the NHL prior to the franchise moving to Phoenix. He immediately made the transition from major junior to the NHL in 1995–96 and tallied 17 points in his rookie season with the Jets. He scored his first NHL goal against Ed Belfour of the Chicago Blackhawks, and later scored the overtime goal to win the game 6–5.[6] Perhaps Doan's most memorable moment as a Jet was his seventh and final goal as a Jet, which came on April 12, 1996, during the team's last regular season home game, where he scored the game-winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period to make the score 4–2 for Winnipeg. The game would finish 5–3 and the win clinched a playoff spot for the Jets.[7] In the playoffs, the Jets were matched up against the first seeded Detroit Red Wings
and lost in six games.

Shane Doan in 2006

After the Jets relocated to Phoenix and became the Coyotes the following season, Doan's points total did not improve greatly until the

NHL All-Star Game in 2004. He then hit the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career the following season to go with 36 assists and 66 points.[citation needed
]

On December 13, 2005, during a game against the Montreal Canadiens, he was involved in a controversy concerning discriminatory remarks made towards French-speaking referees. Liberal MP Denis Coderre then asked to remove Doan from the Canadian team taking part in the Olympic Games. Wayne Gretzky, being the owner and head coach of the Coyotes as well as the director of the Olympic committee, decided to leave his protégé in training. In January 2006, Doan, who denied having made the remarks toward the referees, sued Coderre for defamation, then in April 2007 Coderre sued Doan in return, also for defamation. In August 2010, the two parties decided to settle the matter amicably at which Doan admitted these comments were made by a Coyotes player on the ice.

Late in the

skills competition, outlasting Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins in the seventh round. He completed that season with his second-straight 70-point season and a career-high 31 goals.[citation needed
]

On October 18, 2010, Doan was suspended for three games for a hit on Dan Sexton of the Anaheim Ducks the night previous. The NHL's disciplinarian, Colin Campbell, ruled that the hit was "a late hit from the blind side to the head of an unsuspecting opponent", violating the NHL's ban on blindside hits to the head.[8] It was the first suspension of Doan's career.

Doan had a successful and memorable 2011–12 season for the Coyotes, leading his team to their most successful regular season to date, as the Coyotes finished third in the Western Conference and won their first division title. Also that season, he scored 50 points (22 goals and 28 assists) and his first NHL hat-trick, on January 7, 2012, at 19:59 of the third period in the 1,161st game of his NHL career. Doan would also lead the Coyotes to their most successful playoff performance, contributing nine points to lead the Coyotes to their first and second playoff series victories over the Chicago Blackhawks in six games and the Nashville Predators in five, respectively, as well as the team's first ever conference final appearance, where they would lose in five games to the eventual Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings.[citation needed]

On September 14, 2012, Doan agreed to a four-year, $21.2 million contract extension with the Coyotes.[9] As of the start of the 2014–15 season, Doan was the all-time leader in games played with the Jets/Coyotes franchise, and by scoring two goals and an assist in the February 12, 2016, game against the Calgary Flames, he moved into first place all-time in points for the Jets/Coyotes franchise with 931.

On December 29, 2015, Doan recorded his second career hat trick in a 7–5 loss against the Chicago Blackhawks. With this accomplishment, Doan became the 15th player ever to record two hat tricks after turning 35. He also tied Dale Hawerchuk's franchise record for all-time goals scored. On December 31, 2015, Doan scored twice against the Winnipeg Jets to become the all-time leading goal scorer for the Winnipeg/Phoenix/Arizona franchise with 381 goals.[2][10]

On July 12, 2016, Doan agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the Coyotes.

2017 NHL Expansion Draft and opting not to re-sign him for the 2017–18 season.[4] The Coyotes left a standing offer to Doan to remain with the team in a non-playing role.[4]

On August 30, 2017, Doan officially announced his retirement from the NHL.

Gila River Arena prior to a game against the Winnipeg Jets
on February 24, 2019.

On January 11, 2021, the Coyotes hired Doan in an executive capacity as the team's chief hockey development officer.[5]

International play

Doan at the 2008 World Championships

Doan made his international debut for

2004 World Championship team several months earlier, but could not attend due to injury.[citation needed
]

In

2008 World Championships and won his second silver, losing to Russia in the gold medal game.[citation needed
]

Controversy

When Doan was selected for the 2006 Olympics, Canadian Liberal Member of Parliament Denis Coderre wrote a letter to Hockey Canada president Bob Nicholson asking him to remove Doan from the team unless Doan apologized for an alleged slur of French-Canadians he used on December 13, 2005, against a Quebecer referee during a game against the Montreal Canadiens.[13] In January 2006, Doan filed a lawsuit against Coderre for defamation, seeking $250,000 in damages and promising to contribute any damage awards to charity.[14] Coderre filed a counter-suit in April 2007, seeking $45,000 in damages.

When Doan was selected as captain on the 2007 Canadian national men's hockey team, a Canadian Official Languages parliamentary committee demanded Hockey Canada appear before the committee to explain its decision to name Doan as captain in light of the aforementioned alleged comment.[15] Doan's selection was maintained, citing that an NHL investigation had cleared him of any wrongdoing.

Prior to Doan's trial, set to take place in September 2010, he and Coderre agreed to an out of court settlement, stating that the Superior Court of Montreal could put its resources to better use if the matter was settled.[16] Doan stated in the settlement that another player on the ice did utter the racial comments.[17] The settlement also stated Coderre was wrong.

Personal life

Doan was born on October 10, 1976, in Halkirk, Alberta, to Bernie and Bernice Doan.

Toledo Hornets.[19] His parents ran a Christian summer camp in Halkirk called Circle Square Ranch.[18] Growing up in a religious family, Doan continues to be a practising Christian; he writes the Bible verse Romans 8:28 on his hockey sticks.[18]

Doan and his wife Andrea have four children and reside in

2021 NHL Entry Draft
.

Doan is a second cousin of

Elite Ice Hockey League, and Catriona Le May Doan, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in speed skating through marriage to her husband Bart Doan.[citation needed
]

In April 2011, Doan, along with his brother Brook, were the "prey" on the television series Mantracker, successfully completing it.[20]

Doan served as a pallbearer at the funeral service of American politician John McCain in Arizona.[21]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season
 Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1991–92 Killam Selects
AAHA
 56 80 84 164 74 — — — — —
1992–93 Kamloops Blazers WHL 51 7 12 19 55 13 0 1 1 8
1993–94 Kamloops Blazers WHL 52 24 24 48 88 — — — — —
1994–95 Kamloops Blazers WHL 71 37 57 94 106 21 6 10 16 16
1995–96 Winnipeg Jets NHL 74 7 10 17 101 6 0 0 0 6
1996–97
Phoenix Coyotes
 NHL 63 4 8 12 49 4 0 0 0 2
1997–98 Springfield Falcons AHL 39 21 21 42 64 — — — — —
1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 33 5 6 11 35 6 1 0 1 6
1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 79 6 16 22 54 7 2 2 4 6
1999–00 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 81 26 25 51 66 4 1 2 3 8
2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 76 26 37 63 89 — — — — —
2001–02 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 81 20 29 49 61 5 2 2 4 6
2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 82 21 37 58 86 — — — — —
2003–04 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 79 27 41 68 47 — — — — —
2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 82 30 36 66 123 — — — — —
2006–07 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 73 27 28 55 73 — — — — —
2007–08 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 80 28 50 78 59 — — — — —
2008–09 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 82 31 42 73 72 — — — — —
2009–10 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 82 18 37 55 41 3 1 1 2 4
2010–11 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 72 20 40 60 67 4 3 2 5 6
2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 79 22 28 50 48 16 5 4 9 41
2012–13 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 48 13 14 27 37 — — — — —
2013–14 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 69 23 24 47 34 — — — — —
2014–15 Arizona Coyotes NHL 79 14 22 36 65 — — — — —
2015–16 Arizona Coyotes NHL 72 28 19 47 98 — — — — —
2016–17 Arizona Coyotes NHL 74 6 21 27 48 — — — — —
NHL totals 1,540 402 570 972 1,353 55 15 13 28 85

International

Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM
1999 Canada
WC
 4 0 0 0 0
2003 Canada WC 9 4 2 6 12
2004 Canada WCH 6 1 1 2 2
2005 Canada WC 9 1 3 4 2
2006 Canada OLY 6 2 1 3 2
2007 Canada WC 9 5 5 10 8
2008 Canada WC 9 2 4 6 6
2009 Canada WC 9 1 6 7 14
Senior totals 61 16 22 38 46

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
CHL
Memorial Cup champion 1994, 1995
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 1995
Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy 1995
NHL
All-Star Game
2009
King Clancy Memorial Trophy 2010
Mark Messier Leadership Award 2012 [22]

Records

  • Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets record for career points (972).
  • Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets record for career goals (402).
  • Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets record for games played (1540).
  • Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets record for career game-winning goals (69).
  • Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets record for career power play goals (125).
  • Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets record for career shots on goal (3801).

References

  1. ^ "Phoenix Coyotes scoring records 2003-11". Arizona Coyotes. April 5, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Cranston, Mike (January 1, 2016). "Shane Doan breaks Jets/Coyotes record in win over Winnipeg". CBC Sports. Associated Press. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "Daniel Alfredsson signing makes Shane Doan longest serving NHL captain". ArizonaSports.com. October 2, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Coyotes parting ways with captain Doan - Article - TSN". TSN. June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Doan returning to Coyotes in front-office role". ESPN.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Young Talent delivers in Jets thrilling win". winnipegwhiteout.com. November 14, 1995. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "Winnipeg Jets 5, Los Angeles Kings 3". hockey-reference.com. April 12, 1996. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  8. ^ "Coyotes' Doan Suspended 3 Games for Illegal Hit". Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports. October 18, 2010. Retrieved October 18, 2010. [permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Staying put: Shane Doan signs four year deal with Phoenix Coyotes". Arizona Republic, azcentral.com. September 14, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
  10. ^ "Doan makes Coyotes history". Arizona Coyotes. December 31, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  11. ^ "AP Source: Coyotes sign captain Shane Doan to 1-year deal". Sportsnet, sportsnet.ca. July 12, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  12. ^ "Shane Doan retires after 21-year NHL career". Sportsnet.ca. August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  13. ^ "MP: Doan should not represent Canada". TSN. December 22, 2005. Archived from the original on March 3, 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2007.
  14. ^ "Doan files lawsuit against Coderre". TSN. January 17, 2006. Retrieved May 3, 2007. [permanent dead link]
  15. ^ "Hockey Canada officials head to Ottawa". TSN. May 2, 2007. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2007.
  16. ^ "NHL Forward Doan, Coderre Settle Language Spat Out of Court". TSN. August 27, 2010. Archived from the original on August 30, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
  17. ^ https://montrealgazette.com/sports/Doan+Coderre+settle+lawsuit/3453560/story.html [dead link]
  18. ^ a b c "The uncommon life of Shane Doan". Faith and Friends. May 10, 2007. Archived from the original on October 13, 2008. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
  19. ^ "Bernie Doan at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com.
  20. ^ "Shane Doan beats mantracker". ctv.ca. April 12, 2011. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  21. ^ "Shane Doan to be pallbearer at John McCain's memorial - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca.
  22. ^ "Shane Doan wins Mark Messier leadership award". ArizonaSports.com. June 21, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2012.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
1995
 Succeeded by
Preceded by Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes captain
2003–2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2010 		Succeeded by
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