Patrick Gerald Elynuik (born October 30, 1967) is a

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former professional

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player who played 506 games in the

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. After winning a

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as a member of the Prince Albert Raiders in 1985, he was drafted in the first round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, 8th overall by the Winnipeg Jets. He also played his career for the

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, Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators. He retired in 1997.

Personal life

Elynuik had three sons, Hudson, Campbell, and Jakson, who all played hockey. Hudson was drafted by the

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in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards

* WHL East First All-Star Team – 1986 & 1987

References

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* 1967 births Fort Wayne Komets players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Living people Kalamazoo Wings (1974–2000) players Moncton Hawks players NHL first-round draft picks Ottawa Senators players Prince Albert Raiders players Tampa Bay Lightning players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Washington Capitals players Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) draft picks Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) players 20th-century Canadian sportsmen Canadian ice hockey right wingers Canadian people of Ukrainian descent {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1960s-stub