Marco Sturm German ice hockey player, left winger Date of Birth: 08.09.1978 Country: Germany

1. Biography of Marco Sturm
2. Early Career
3. Move to Boston Bruins
4. International Career
5. Notable Moments
6. Injuries and Achievements
7. Personal Life

Biography of Marco Sturm

Marco Johann Sturm, a German professional ice hockey player, was born on September 8, 1978 in Dingolfing, Germany. He currently plays as a forward and alternate captain for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Before joining the Bruins, Sturm played for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL.

Early Career

Sturm was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 1996 NHL Draft, being chosen in the first round as the 21st overall pick. On October 3, 1997, he scored his first NHL goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Jeff Hackett.

Move to Boston Bruins

On November 30, 2005, Sturm was traded from the San Jose Sharks to the Boston Bruins along with Brad Stuart and Wayne Primeau. In return, the Sharks acquired Joe Thornton. Sturm was the only player from that trade who continued to play for the Boston Bruins after the 2007-2008 season.

International Career

Sturm was set to become the captain of the German men's ice hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Turin, but he suffered an upper body injury shortly before the team's departure, preventing him from participating. As of February 2, 2008, Sturm had played 730 games in his NHL career, making him the German player with the most NHL games played.

Notable Moments

Sturm scored one of his most famous goals in the first round of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens. With less than three minutes remaining in Game 6, Sturm made a wrist shot towards the Canadiens' net. Although goaltender Carey Price initially saved the shot, Sturm managed to score by jumping over a falling Montreal defenseman and shooting the puck into the right corner of the net.

Injuries and Achievements

During the 2008-2009 NHL season, Sturm underwent surgery to repair his left knee's meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). He only played 19 games that season, scoring 7 goals. Sturm also scored the overtime-winning goal in the game between the Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers at the 2010 Winter Classic held at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Personal Life

Known for his skating ability and blitzkrieg tactics in the offensive zone, Sturm is often referred to as the "fastest German on ice." He is married and has two children.