Senators to induct Wade Redden into the Ring of Honour

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators announced today that former NHL all-star defenceman and Senators alternate captain and community champion Wade Redden will become the first player to be inducted into the Senators Ring of Honour on Monday, Dec. 12, in a pre-game ceremony before the Senators host the Anaheim Ducks.

"Wade was a great Senator, a poised, puck-moving defenceman who played in all situations," said general manager Pierre Dorion. "Wade's understanding of the game was elite; he had the unique ability to make everyone around him a better player. We're so happy that he's receiving this honour and equally happy that he's able to help pass on some of this impressive knowledge to our team as part of our development staff."
Redden, who was drafted second overall by the New York Islanders in the 1995 Entry Draft, was acquired by the Senators in a trade in January of 1996 and made his debut with the Sens during the 1996-97 season. He played 11 seasons in Ottawa, playing in 838 games, which ranks fourth among all-time Senators. He sits fifth all time in points (410) and third in assists (309) and is the franchise leader in all-time plus-minus (159). Redden was named alternate captain in 1999 -- a title he wore proudly for 8 seasons.
"Wade Redden's legacy in Ottawa is much more than just a hockey player," said Anthony LeBlanc, president of business operations. "Outside of being one of the best defencemen to ever wear the Senators sweater, Wade was a trailblazing community leader - his commitment to CHEO and development of Wade's World opened doors for players past, present and future to leave a lasting impact on the people of Ottawa."
An NHL all-star in 2002, Redden made several appearances on the international scene as well. He helped capture a gold medal for Canada at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and appeared in the World Championships on three occasions (1999, 2001, 2005) and was named the 2005 World Championships' Best Defenceman before representing Canada at the 2006 Olympics. Prior to his professional career and time with the Canadian Senior National program he won two gold medals at the World Junior Championships.
In the Ottawa community he did extensive work with both CHEO and the Ottawa Senators 65 Roses Sports Club, in 1997 Redden launched "Wade's World", an initiative which brought CHEO kids out to watch Senators games in a suite.
A veteran of 14 NHL seasons, Redden played in 1,023 career regular-season games with Ottawa, the New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins totaling 457 points (109 goals, 348 assists) and 665 penalty minutes. He served as assistant director of player development for the Nashville Predators from 2016-17 to 2018-19 before re-joining the Senators organization as a development coach the past July.
Tickets for the Dec. 12 game versus Anaheim when Redden will be added to the Ring of Honour are on sale now.
Wade Redden career profile
- Drafted second overall by the New York Islanders in the 1995 NHL Draft
- Played his first NHL game on Oct. 5, 1996, at Montreal
- Scored his first NHL goal on his first NHL shot in his first NHL game on Oct. 5, 1996
- Wade and his wife Danica reside in Kelowna, B.C., with their three children: Leni, Harper and Ryann
Redden becomes the second member of the Senators Ring of Honour
Wade Redden becomes the second member of the Senators Ring of Honour (and first player) joining long-time general manager and former Senators coach Bryan Murray who was inducted on Jan. 24, 2017.
About the Ottawa Senators Player Honouring Committee
Established in 2015, the Ottawa Senators Player Honouring Committee is a group of influential hockey executives, media, businesspersons and local hockey persons who have volunteered their time to discuss how, who and when to honour Senators' legacy players and builders.
The committee will continue to work together for future recommendations on honouring Senators' legacy players and builders in the weeks, months and years to come.
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