Greatest American Ice Hockey Players
The greatest American ice hockey players in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
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Browse all 36 american ice hockey athletes in our database.
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Adam Oates
Centre
Adam Oates was a Canadian-American centre renowned for his elite passing ability over a 19-season…
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Angela Ruggiero
Defence
Angela Ruggiero is an American defenceman who won four Olympic medals, including gold in 1998, and…
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Auston Matthews
Centre
Auston Matthews is an American centre who became the Toronto Maple Leafs' franchise leader in…
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Brett Hull
Right Wing
Brett Hull was an American right wing renowned for his lethal shot, winning Stanley Cups with…
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Brian Leetch
Defenceman
Brian Leetch was an American defenceman who won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1994,…
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Brock Boeser
Right Wing
Brock Boeser is an American right wing who has been a top scorer for the Vancouver Canucks…
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Cammi Granato
Forward
Cammi Granato was an American forward who captained the U.S. women's national team to Olympic gold…
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Chris Chelios
Defenceman
Chris Chelios was an American defenceman who won three Stanley Cups and three Norris Trophies…
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Clayton Keller
Centre
Clayton Keller is an American forward who has been the offensive centerpiece of the Arizona…
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Dylan Larkin
Centre
Dylan Larkin is an American ice hockey centre who has spent his entire NHL career with the Detroit…
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Hilary Knight
Forward
Hilary Knight is an American forward and captain of the U.S. women's national team, a multiple…
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Jack Eichel
Centre
Jack Eichel is an American centre who won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023 and…
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Jack Hughes
Centre
American center for the New Jersey Devils who has become one of the NHL's most dynamic offensive…
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Jake Guentzel
Left Wing
American left winger who starred alongside Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh, set a rookie playoff…
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Jake Oettinger
Goaltender
American goaltender who has anchored the Dallas Stars' net since 2021, renowned for standout…
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Jason Robertson
Left Wing
American left winger who has emerged as one of the Dallas Stars' top scorers since breaking into…
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Jeremy Roenick
Centre
American center known for his speed and scoring touch across an 18-year NHL career with the…
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Joe Mullen
Right Wing
American right winger and Hockey Hall of Famer who overcame a non-traditional hockey background to…
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Joe Pavelski
Centre/Right Wing
American center/right winger who captained the San Jose Sharks and later starred for the Dallas…
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Keith Tkachuk
Left Wing
Keith Tkachuk was an American left wing known for his power and scoring touch, playing for the…
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Matthew Tkachuk
Left Wing
Matthew Tkachuk is an American power forward who became a driving force behind the Florida…
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Max Pacioretty
Left Wing
Max Pacioretty is an American left winger who served as captain of the Montreal Canadiens and…
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Meghan Duggan
Forward
Meghan Duggan was a star forward and captain who led the U.S. women's national ice hockey team to…
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Mike Modano
Centre
Mike Modano is the highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history, spending most of his…
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Mike Richter
Goalie
Mike Richter was the goaltender who led the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup in 54 years…
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Pat LaFontaine
Centre
Pat LaFontaine was one of the greatest American-born players in NHL history, starring for the New…
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Patrick Kane
Right Wing
Patrick Kane is one of the most decorated American-born players in NHL history, winning three…
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Phil Housley
Defenceman
Phil Housley was a smooth-skating, offensively gifted defenceman who became the highest-scoring…
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Quinn Hughes
Defenceman
Quinn Hughes is an American defenceman who became captain of the Vancouver Canucks and won the…
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Ryan Kesler
Centre
Ryan Kesler was an American two-way centre who won the Selke Trophy in 2011 while helping lead the…
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Seth Jones
Defenceman
Seth Jones is an American defenceman who has represented Team USA internationally and won the…
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Tage Thompson
Centre
Tage Thompson is an American forward for the Buffalo Sabres known for his combination of size,…
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Tom Barrasso
Goalie
Tom Barrasso was an American goaltender who won the Calder and Vezina Trophies as a rookie and…
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Trevor Zegras
Centre
Trevor Zegras is an American forward known for his creative, highlight-reel style of play, drafted…
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Troy Terry
Right Wing
Troy Terry is an American forward for the Anaheim Ducks who has been one of the team's most…
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Zach Werenski
Defenceman
Zach Werenski is an American defenceman and Columbus Blue Jackets franchise leader in points by a…