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Capitals Re-Sign Chris Clark to Three-Year Deal
Wednesday, Jul. 18th, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have signed right wing and team captain Chris Clark to a three-year contract extension through the 2010-11 season, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
"Chris is a consummate professional and a terrific leader," said vice president and general manager George McPhee. "He has been an integral part of our team's growth in the past two seasons, both on and off the ice. We are excited that he will be a Washington Capital for many years to come."
Clark, 31, is coming off his first year as team captain and the finest offensive season of his career. He posted 30 goals and 24 assists (54 points) in 74 games, finishing third on the team in goals, points and shots (164). Clark's 30 goals were the second-best total by a Capitals captain (Kevin Hatcher had 34 in 1992-93). His 18.3% shooting percentage ranked eighth in the NHL and he was tied for fifth in the league with four shorthanded goals.
A native of South Windsor, Conn., Clark has 50 goals in two seasons with the Capitals, 30 more than his two seasons prior to being acquired via trade from Calgary. He has added 43 assists with Washington for 93 points in his 152 games as a Cap; he has 164 points (85 goals, 79 assists) in 430 career NHL games.
Entering his ninth professional season, the 6'0", 196-pound Clark has represented the United States twice at the IIHF World Championship. He was the captain of the 2007 U.S. team, posting two goals and an assist in six games.
"Chris is a consummate professional and a terrific leader," said vice president and general manager George McPhee. "He has been an integral part of our team's growth in the past two seasons, both on and off the ice. We are excited that he will be a Washington Capital for many years to come."
Clark, 31, is coming off his first year as team captain and the finest offensive season of his career. He posted 30 goals and 24 assists (54 points) in 74 games, finishing third on the team in goals, points and shots (164). Clark's 30 goals were the second-best total by a Capitals captain (Kevin Hatcher had 34 in 1992-93). His 18.3% shooting percentage ranked eighth in the NHL and he was tied for fifth in the league with four shorthanded goals.
A native of South Windsor, Conn., Clark has 50 goals in two seasons with the Capitals, 30 more than his two seasons prior to being acquired via trade from Calgary. He has added 43 assists with Washington for 93 points in his 152 games as a Cap; he has 164 points (85 goals, 79 assists) in 430 career NHL games.
Entering his ninth professional season, the 6'0", 196-pound Clark has represented the United States twice at the IIHF World Championship. He was the captain of the 2007 U.S. team, posting two goals and an assist in six games.
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