Ray Whitney

Ray Whitney (born Raymond D. Whitney on May 8, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) who played for the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes, Phoenix Coyotes and the Dallas Stars.

Ray is considered to have been one of the most underrated players in the NHL, as his name has rarely been mentioned amongst hockey fans and writers despite his consistently high point-production throughout his entire 22-year career, making him one of the top 65 point producers in the history of the NHL.

International Play
Ray has been a member of Team Canada at four different Ice Hockey World Championships. He made his debut at the 1998 World Championship, recording six points in seven games while Canada finished out of the medals.

He notched seven points in 10 games at the 1999 World Championship, again missing a medal when Canada lost in the semifinals to the Czech Republic.

Ray joined Team Canada at the 2002 World Championship with Canada again failing to medal.

At the 2010 World Championship, Ray replaced Ryan Smyth as Canada's captain, when Smyth broke his foot early in the tournament. Canada did not win a medal in that year's world championship.

Personal Life
Ray and wife Brijet married in 2000 and have three children: daughters Hanna (born April 6, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio) & Harper (born April 5, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina) and son Hudson (born April 9, 2004 in Detroit, Michigan).

He was given the nickname "The Wizard" for his great passing and playmaking.