Wendel Clark

Wendel Clark (born Wendel L. Clark on October 25, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. His professional career lasted from 1985 until 2000, during which time he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Wendel was chosen first overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team he played with on three separate occasions, captaining the team from 1991 to 1994.

A fan favorite in the city, he has been cited by multiple current NHL players as a boyhood idol.

Accolades

 * Selected to two NHL All-Star Games: 1986 and 1999
 * Inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
 * Number 17 jersey retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs.