Nick Schultz

Nicholas Andrew Schultz (born August 25, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers. The Minnesota Wild drafted him in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He played junior hockey for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He represented Canada in international competition at the junior and senior level.

For the cyclist, see Nick Schultz (cyclist). For the fictional character, see Nick Schultz (Blue Heelers).

Nick Schultz
Schultz with the Wild playing Calgary in 2007.
Born (1982-08-25) August 25, 1982
Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Minnesota Wild
Edmonton Oilers
Columbus Blue Jackets
Philadelphia Flyers
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 33rd overall, 2000
Minnesota Wild
Playing career 2001–2017

Playing career

Minor

As a child, Schultz played minor hockey in his hometown of Strasbourg for the Maroons.[1] He was selected by the Prince Albert Raiders in the third round (43rd overall) of the 1997 Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft.[2] Before joining the Raiders, Schultz played for Yorkton Mallers in the SMAAAHL.[3][4] During his only season in the SMAAAHL, Schultz was named Rookie of the Year for the Mallers club, as well as being named the Top Defenseman and Most Valuable Player of the league's All-Star Game.[2]

Junior

Schultz made his debut for the Raiders in the 1998–99 WHL season, playing in 58 games, scoring 5 goals and adding 18 assists.[4] In his sophomore season in the WHL, he played in 72 games, scoring 11 goals and adding 33 assists.[4] After the 1999-2000 season, Schultz was named the Raiders top defenceman and most improved player.[2] The Minnesota Wild selected Schultz in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.[2][4] Schultz served as team captain for the 2000–01 season,[2] playing 59 games, scoring 17 goals and adding 30 assists.[4]

Professional

After the Raiders 2000–01 WHL season was complete, Schultz made his professional debut with the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League, suiting up for four games, where he scored a goal and added an assist.[4] The next season, Schultz made his National Hockey League debut, after making the Wild out of training camp.[4] He made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers. During his rookie season, Schultz played in 52 games, scoring 4 goals and adding 6 assists.[4] After the Wild's season was complete, Schultz joined the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League for the playoffs. On February 27, 2012, Schultz was traded to the Edmonton Oilers.[4] Schultz is currently 2nd in all-time games played for the Minnesota Wild with 743 games played.

On March 5, 2014, Schultz was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 5th round pick.[5]

Schultz's tenure with the Blue Jackets was kept brief when on July 2, 2014, Schultz joined his fourth NHL club, signing a one-year deal as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers.[6] On February 18, 2015, the Flyers re-signed Schultz to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually.[7]

International play
Medal record
Representing Canada
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
2007 Russia
2004 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
2002 Czech Republic
2001 Sweden

Schultz represented Saskatchewan at the 1999 Canada Winter Games.[2]

Personal life

Schultz grew up on his family's farm in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. He has two older brothers, one of whom, Kris, played professional hockey in the CHL and UHL. One of his brothers is named Terrence and his parent's names are Robert and Carol. His cousin Jesse Schultz made his NHL debut in the 2006-07 season, playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Jesse is now in the Minnesota Wild system, but has yet to play a game for the big club in St. Paul. Nick is married, his wife's name is Jessica (née Dibb). They have a son and two daughters.[8] They make their off-season home in Calgary. Jessica's sister is also married to an NHL player, Cory Sarich of the Colorado Avalanche.[9] He is friends with Jarret Stoll and is often present at Stoll's yearly charity golf tournament.[10] On June 26th, 2019, Schultz was hired by the Philadelphia Flyers as a player development coach. [11]

Awards

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1998–99 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 58 5 18 23 37 14 0 7 7 0
1999–2000 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 72 11 33 44 38 6 0 3 3 2
2000–01 Prince Albert Raiders WHL 59 17 30 47 120 — — — — —
2000–01 Cleveland Lumberjacks IHL 4 1 1 2 2 3 0 1 1 0
2001–02 Minnesota Wild NHL 52 4 6 10 14 — — — — —
2001–02 Houston Aeros AHL — — — — — 14 1 5 6 2
2002–03 Minnesota Wild NHL 75 3 7 10 23 18 0 1 1 10
2003–04 Minnesota Wild NHL 79 6 10 16 16 — — — — —
2004–05 Kassel Huskies DEL 46 7 15 22 26 — — — — —
2005–06 Minnesota Wild NHL 79 2 12 14 43 — — — — —
2006–07 Minnesota Wild NHL 82 2 10 12 42 5 0 1 1 0
2007–08 Minnesota Wild NHL 81 2 13 15 42 1 0 0 0 0
2008–09 Minnesota Wild NHL 79 2 9 11 31 — — — — —
2009–10 Minnesota Wild NHL 80 1 19 20 43 — — — — —
2010–11 Minnesota Wild NHL 74 3 14 17 38 — — — — —
2011–12 Minnesota Wild NHL 62 1 2 3 30 — — — — —
2011–12 Edmonton Oilers NHL 20 0 4 4 10 — — — — —
2012–13 Edmonton Oilers NHL 48 1 8 9 24 — — — — —
2013–14 Edmonton Oilers NHL 60 0 4 4 24 — — — — —
2013–14 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 9 0 1 1 4 2 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 80 2 13 15 47 — — — — —
2015–16 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 81 1 9 10 42 6 0 0 0 2
2016–17 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 28 0 4 4 10 — — — — —
NHL totals 1069 30 145 175 483 32 0 2 2 12

International
Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2001 Canada WJC 7 0 0 0 2
2002 Canada WJC 7 0 2 2 4
2004 Canada WC 9 0 1 1 0
2006 Canada WC 4th 9 0 2 2 6
2007 Canada WC 9 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 14 0 2 2 6
Senior totals 27 0 3 3 8

References
  1. "Strasbourg Maroons Hockey". Strasbourg Minor Hockey. Archived from the original on 2009-06-02. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  2. "Nick Schultz". Hockey Canada. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  3. "Nick Schultz - Minnesota Wild". Archived from the original on 2007-11-22.
  4. "Nick Schultz, Wild". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  5. Jonathan Willis (2014-03-05). "Edmonton Oilers trade defenceman Nick Schultz to Columbus Blue Jackets". Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  6. "Flyers sign defenseman Nick Schultz". Philadelphia Flyers. 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  7. Seravalli, Frank (February 18, 2015). "Flyers re-sign defenseman Nick Schultz for two years". Philly.com. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  8. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Archived 2007-11-11 at the Wayback Machine Gameday: Wild vs. Edmonton.
  9. Hockey Hall of Fame. Archived 2010-12-03 at the Wayback Machine Stanley Cup Journals 2004: 37
  10. "Jarret Stoll Celebrity Golf Classic". Archived from the original on 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  11. https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-make-additions-to-hockey-operations-staff--philadelphia-flyers/c-308065242
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Mark Parrish		 Minnesota Wild captain
January 2008		 Succeeded by
Mikko Koivu
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