# Dallas Drake

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**Dallas James Drake** (born February 4, 1969) is a Canadian former professional [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [winger](/source/Winger_(ice_hockey)) in the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League) (NHL) who began and ended his career playing for the [Detroit Red Wings](/source/Detroit_Red_Wings), the team that drafted him. In his [last season](/source/2007-08_Detroit_Red_Wings), the Red Wings made it to and beat the [Pittsburgh Penguins](/source/Pittsburgh_Penguins) in six games in the [2008 Stanley Cup Final](/source/2008_Stanley_Cup_Final), enabling him to end his career with his first and only Stanley Cup championship. Team captain [Nicklas Lidström](/source/Nicklas_Lidstr%C3%B6m) handed the Cup to Drake first to skate with above his head as recognition of how long he waited to win the Cup.

Previously, Drake played for the [Winnipeg Jets](/source/Winnipeg_Jets_(1972%E2%80%9396))/[Phoenix Coyotes](/source/Phoenix_Coyotes), and [St. Louis Blues](/source/St._Louis_Blues). Drake played his college hockey at [Northern Michigan University](/source/Northern_Michigan_University).

## Playing career

Dallas Drake was drafted by the [Detroit Red Wings](/source/Detroit_Red_Wings) in the [1989 NHL entry draft](/source/1989_NHL_entry_draft) in the 6th round, 116th overall.[1] During his junior year at [Northern Michigan](/source/Northern_Michigan_University), he was a key factor in the team winning the 1991 [NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship](/source/NCAA_Men's_Ice_Hockey_Championship).[1] In the final game, NMU captain Darryl Plandowski scored the winning goal as the Wildcats defeated Boston University 8–7 in triple overtime.[1]

Following a stellar four-year college career, Drake made the Red Wings roster out of training camp without playing in the minor leagues. He enjoyed a fine rookie season in 1992–93, posting 44 points on 18 goals and 26 assists. The following year, he was part of a trade that saw him shipped to the [Winnipeg Jets](/source/Winnipeg_Jets_(1972%E2%80%9396)) along with goaltender [Tim Cheveldae](/source/Tim_Cheveldae). The Red Wings received goaltender [Bob Essensa](/source/Bob_Essensa) and defenceman [Sergei Bautin](/source/Sergei_Bautin) in return.[2] The trade was regrettable for the Wings, as Essensa appeared in only 13 games and was not a factor in the playoffs. Bautin would only appear in one game for the Red Wings. Drake went on to have a successful role on the checking lines and [penalty kill](/source/Penalty_kill) units of the Winnipeg/[Phoenix Coyotes](/source/Phoenix_Coyotes) organization.

During Drake's time with the [Coyotes](/source/Phoenix_Coyotes), Phoenix-area band, Stone Bogart, wrote and recorded the song "Dallas Drake," depicting many great moments by the player and clipping various radio broadcasts.[3] The song was used on ESPN and ABC broadcasts of NHL games for the few years following the song's release.

Drake was known as a tenacious skater and a tough customer in the corners throughout his 16-year career. Although he wasn't a prolific goal scorer as a pro like he was in college, his knowledge of the game, leadership and fierce competitiveness allowed him to skate in 1009 [NHL](/source/National_Hockey_League) games. Since 1992, he was sent to the minor leagues only once. In the 1993–1994 season, Drake skated one game in [Adirondack](/source/Adirondack_Red_Wings) on a rehab assignment, scoring two goals before returning to [Detroit](/source/Detroit) the following day and finishing with 10 goals and 22 assists.

Drake signed with the [St. Louis Blues](/source/St._Louis_Blues) for the 2000–01 season, and remained with the organization for six seasons. He achieved his career high in goals with 20 during the 2002–03 season, and was named [captain](/source/Captain_(ice_hockey)) for the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons.

Drake was placed on waivers by the Blues on June 26, 2007 with the purpose of buying out his contract.[4]

On July 9, 2007, he was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Red Wings to a one-year, $550,000 contract. He had considered ending his professional career with other NHL teams, but chose to return to Detroit in hopes of winning the [Stanley Cup](/source/Stanley_Cup) with the club that had drafted him over 16 years prior.[5] On June 4, 2008 those dreams were realized when Detroit defeated the [Pittsburgh Penguins](/source/Pittsburgh_Penguins) to win their 11th franchise [Stanley Cup](/source/Stanley_Cup) championship. During the on ice post-game celebrations Detroit captain [Nicklas Lidström](/source/Nicklas_Lidstr%C3%B6m) passed the Stanley Cup to Drake first.[1]

On July 15, 2008, Drake announced his retirement from the NHL.[6]

## Personal

Drake was born in [Trail, British Columbia](/source/Trail,_British_Columbia), but grew up in [Rossland](/source/Rossland,_British_Columbia).

Drake and his wife Amy reside in [Traverse City, Michigan](/source/Traverse_City,_Michigan) with their four children.[1]

His daughter Delaney previously played for the [Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey team](/source/Wisconsin_Badgers_women's_ice_hockey) from 2014 to 2018.[7] She was a member of the US squad that captured the gold medal at the [2017 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship](/source/2017_IIHF_World_Women's_U18_Championship).[8] In addition, she scored a goal for the US in the gold medal game.[9] His other daughter Darby is on the [University of Nebraska Omaha](/source/University_of_Nebraska_Omaha) swimming & diving team.[10]

Drake was inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame in 2002.[1]

## Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1987–88 Vernon Lakers BCHL 47 39 85 124 50 11 9 17 26 30 1988–89 Northern Michigan University WCHA 45 18 24 42 26 — — — — — 1989–90 Northern Michigan University WCHA 36 13 24 37 42 — — — — — 1990–91 Northern Michigan University WCHA 44 22 36 58 89 — — — — — 1991–92 Northern Michigan University WCHA 40 39 44 83 58 — — — — — 1992–93 Detroit Red Wings NHL 72 18 26 44 93 7 3 3 6 6 1993–94 Detroit Red Wings NHL 47 10 22 32 37 — — — — — 1993–94 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 1 2 0 2 0 — — — — — 1993–94 Winnipeg Jets NHL 15 3 5 8 12 — — — — — 1994–95 Winnipeg Jets NHL 43 8 18 26 30 — — — — — 1995–96 Winnipeg Jets NHL 69 19 20 39 36 3 0 0 0 0 1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 63 17 19 36 52 7 0 1 1 2 1997–98 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 60 11 29 40 71 4 0 1 1 2 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 53 9 22 31 65 7 4 3 7 4 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 79 15 30 45 62 5 0 1 1 4 2000–01 St. Louis Blues NHL 82 12 29 41 71 15 4 2 6 16 2001–02 St. Louis Blues NHL 80 11 15 26 87 8 0 0 0 8 2002–03 St. Louis Blues NHL 80 20 10 30 66 7 1 4 5 23 2003–04 St. Louis Blues NHL 79 13 22 35 65 5 1 1 2 2 2005–06 St. Louis Blues NHL 62 2 24 26 59 — — — — — 2006–07 St. Louis Blues NHL 60 6 6 12 38 — — — — — 2007–08 Detroit Red Wings NHL 65 3 3 6 41 22 1 3 4 12 NHL totals 1,009 177 300 477 885 90 14 19 33 79

## Awards and honors

- [Stanley Cup](/source/Stanley_Cup) champion ([2008](/source/2008_Stanley_Cup_Final))

## See also

- [Captain (ice hockey)](/source/Captain_(ice_hockey))
- [List of NHL players with 1,000 games played](/source/List_of_NHL_players_with_1,000_games_played)

## References

1. Satriano, David (October 2, 2016). ["Dallas Drake gives back at Kraft Hockeyville USA"](https://www.nhl.com/news/dallas-drake-gives-back-at-kraft-hockeyville-usa/c-282319132?tid=280033638). *NHL.com News*. NHL.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.

1. Wiebe, Jeremy (August 23, 2017). ["The 5 Biggest 1st Round Flops In Winnipeg Jets History"](https://thehockeywriters.com/busted-the-five-biggest-first-round-flops-in-winnipeg-jets-history/). *thehockeywriters.com*. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

1. [Stone Bogart – Dallas Drake – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2_yB7Ixoko)

1. ["Blues place Dallas Drake on waivers"](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/blues-place-dallas-drake-on-waivers-1.649219). *cbc.ca*. June 26, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2018.

1. ["Wings address 'grit factor' with motivated Drake"](http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2007/07/wings_address_grit_factor_with.html). MLive. 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2008-07-15.

1. ["Red Wings' Drake retires after 16 seasons"](https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=3488561). [ESPN](/source/ESPN). 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2008-07-15.

1. ["Delaney Drake picks Badgers over WCHA Hockey Rivals"](http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-womens-hockey/2014/9/8/6124255/wisconsin-womens-hockey-delaney-drake-picks-badgers-over-wcha-rivals). Bucky's Fifth Quarter. 2014-09-08. Retrieved 2017-01-25.

1. ["Team USA - Delaney Drake Player Profile"](http://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show/2875705-delaney-drake). USA Hockey. n.d. Retrieved 2017-01-25.

1. ["2017 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship - Game #22 - Gold/Or - Final - January 14, 2017 1:00 pm EST - PSG Arena - Zlin, CZE"](https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Women/Under-18/2016-17/World-Championship/Stats/game-summary?gameid=174&tournament=true). Hockey Canada. 2017-01-14. Retrieved 2017-01-24.

1. ["Darby Drake - Swimming & Diving"](https://omavs.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving/roster/darby-drake/9890). *University of Nebraska Omaha Athletics*. Retrieved 2021-02-20.

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