Description: (Ice hockey player)
Joseph Nieuwendyk is a Canadian former NHL player known for his success with multiple teams, winning Stanley Cups with Calgary, Dallas, and New Jersey. He was also a gold medalist with Team Canada at the 2002 Olympics. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011, Nieuwendyk scored 564 goals in 1,257 games. After retiring due to back pain in 2006, he transitioned into management roles with various NHL teams, including serving as general manager of the Dallas Stars.