Marián Hossa

Slovak ice hockey right winger who won three consecutive Stanley Cups and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020 after 1,309 NHL games.

Marián Hossa was born in Stara Lubovna, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) in 1979. Ottawa Senators selected him 12th overall in the 1997 NHL Draft. His career produced 525 goals and 609 assists for 1,134 career points. He won three Stanley Cup championships with Chicago (2010, 2013, 2015). He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. He appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals three times before winning it — losing with Pittsburgh in 2008 and with Detroit in 2009 before finally winning with Chicago in 2010. He reportedly chose his team based on who he believed gave the best chance to win — passing up more money from Detroit to go to Chicago in 2009. He was forced to retire in 2017 due to a progressive skin disorder caused by his equipment. His three consecutive Finals appearances and then three consecutive championships represent one of hockey's most dramatic individual championship storylines.

Hossa was known for his exceptional two-way play, combining elite offensive skills with strong defensive responsibility. He possessed excellent skating ability, hockey intelligence, and a powerful shot that made him effective in all situations. His versatility allowed him to play effectively on both power plays and penalty kills throughout his career.

Hossa is considered one of the greatest two-way forwards in modern NHL history and helped establish Slovakia as a competitive hockey nation on the international stage.

• Stanley Cup 3x (2010,2013,2015)
• Hall of Fame (2020)
• NHL 100 Greatest Players

Team Career

Team	Period	GP	Goals
Ottawa Senators	1999–2005	467	186
Pittsburgh Penguins	2008–2009	74	40
Detroit Red Wings	2009–2010	71	27
Dukla Trenčín	1996–1997	32	6
Portland Winterhawks	1997–1999	109	85
Atlanta Thrashers	2005–2008	231	100
Chicago Blackhawks	2009–2017	534	186
Slovakia	—	70	25