Chris Patrick

Christopher Patrick (born January 2, 1976) is an American ice hockey executive who is the senior vice president and general manager of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Early life and education Patrick was born in Leesburg, Virginia, on January 2, 1976. After playing youth hockey in the Washington, D.C. area, including for Capitals youth teams, Patrick attended the Kent School in Kent, Connecticut. Following his time at Kent, Patrick was drafted 197th overall in the eighth round of the 1994 NHL entry draft by the Capitals. However, he opted to continue his hockey career at Princeton University, spending four seasons with the Tigers of the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and winning a conference championship in 1998.

Hockey career Patrick joined the Washington Capitals as a scout in 2008 under then-general manager George McPhee. He was later promoted to director of player personnel by new general manager Brian MacLellan in 2014, His great-grandfather Lester, great-granduncle Frank, granduncle Lynn, and cousin Craig are all members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, while his grandfather Muzz played for, coached, and served as general manager for the New York Rangers. His father Dick has been part of the Capitals organization since 1982, and has served as a minority owner, team chairman, and alternate governor;

Patrick resides in Millersville, Maryland, with his wife Kelley and their four children.