Rob Blake's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Rob Blake

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rob Blake. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Robert "Rob" Blake is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and former general manager of the Los Angeles Kings. Drafted by the Kings in 1988, he played 11 seasons with them, reaching the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals and winning the Norris Trophy. In 2001, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Stanley Cup that year. After a brief return to the Kings, he finished his playing career with the San Jose Sharks, retiring as their captain in 2010. Blake was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014 and also won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Kings' front office in 2014.

1990: Earned All-Star Team Honours

In 1990, Rob Blake earned CCHA and NCAA West first All-Star team honours, and was also the first player to ever receive the CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman award.

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1993: Helped Kings to Stanley Cup Finals

In 1993, Rob Blake helped lead the Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens.

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1997: Received James Norris Memorial Trophy

In the 1997-98 season, Rob Blake received the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman.

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2001: Traded to Colorado Avalanche

In 2001, Rob Blake was traded to the Colorado Avalanche and became a member of their Stanley Cup championship team that year.

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2001: Won Stanley Cup with Avalanche

In 2001, Rob Blake won his first and only Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche.

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October 29, 2002: Recorded 500th Career Point

On October 29, 2002, Rob Blake recorded his 500th career point against the Minnesota Wild.

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2002: Won gold at Winter Olympics

In 2002, Rob Blake won a gold medal while playing for Canada in the Winter Olympics.

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2003: Finished Fifth in Norris Trophy Voting

In the 2002-03 season, Rob Blake finished fifth in Norris Trophy voting.

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2004: Selected as All-Star Game Starter

In the 2003-04 season, Rob Blake was selected as a starter for the 2004 All-Star Game in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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April 3, 2006: Scored 200th Career Goal

On April 3, 2006, Rob Blake scored his 200th career NHL goal against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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August 11, 2014: Kings to Retire Jersey Number

On August 11, 2014, the Los Angeles Kings announced they would be retiring Rob Blake's number 4 jersey.

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2014: Elected into Hockey Hall of Fame

In 2014, Rob Blake was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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January 17, 2015: Kings Retired Jersey Number

On January 17, 2015, the Los Angeles Kings retired Rob Blake's number 4 jersey

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December 8, 2015: Selected to Avalanche's Anniversary Team

On December 8, 2015, Rob Blake was selected to the Colorado Avalanche's 20th anniversary team.

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2018: Inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame

In 2018, Rob Blake was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame.

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