Nick Schultz

Nicholas Andrew Schultz (born August 25, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 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 (33rd overall) of the 2000 NHL entry draft. He played junior ice hockey for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Schultz represented Canada in international competition at the junior and senior level.

Playing career

Minor As a child, Schultz played minor hockey in his hometown of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan for the Maroons. He was selected by the Prince Albert Raiders in the third round (43rd overall) of the 1997 WHL Bantam Draft. Before joining the Raiders, Schultz played for Yorkton Mallers in the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL). 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 defenceman and most valuable player (MVP) of the league's all-star game. 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 fifth-round pick.

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. On February 18, 2015, the Flyers re-signed Schultz to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually.

International play

Schultz represented Saskatchewan at the 1999 Canada Winter Games. They make their home in Calgary. Jessica's sister is also married to NHL player Cory Sarich, last of the Colorado Avalanche. Schultz is friends with Jarret Stoll and is often present at Stoll's yearly charity golf tournament.

On June 26, 2019, Schultz was hired by the Philadelphia Flyers as a player development coach.

Awards Played in the NHL YoungStars Game in 2002–03

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 1,069 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