Hall of Fame
James Patrick, Hockey
1981-83
Patrick was a two-time All-WCHA selection, helping the Sioux to an NCAA title in his first year at UND (1982). He was dubbed the WCHA Rookie of the Year, tallying 29 points in 1982 before leading the team in scoring with 48 points (12 goals, 36 assists) in 1983.
In that season, Patrick became UND's first Hobey Baker Award Finalist, earning First Team All-America honors.
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The Winnipeg, Man., native then enjoyed a 21-year playing career in the NHL, playing 1,280 games and scoring recording 639 career points. He ended his NHL playing career in 2004, captaining the Buffalo Sabres before launching his coaching career.
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After stints with the Sabres and Dallas Stars' coaching staffs, he returned home and is currently in his fourth season as the head coach for the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
