Terry Yake is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams during his career. Yake was born on October 22, 1968, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Portland Winterhawks in 1985.
Yake was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the fourth round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Whalers during the 1987-88 season. Yake played for the Whalers for four seasons before being traded to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 1993.
Yake played for the Mighty Ducks for two seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Blues in 1995. He played for the Blues for two seasons before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks (formerly the Mighty Ducks) in 1997. Yake played for the Ducks for one season before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 1998.
Yake played for the Capitals for one season before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1999. He played for the Blackhawks for one season before being traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in 2000. Yake played for the Coyotes for one season before retiring from professional hockey in 2001.
Throughout his NHL career, Yake played in 514 games and scored 111 goals and 188 assists for a total of 299 points. He was known for his speed and skill on the ice, as well as his ability to play both center and wing positions.
After retiring from professional hockey, Yake became involved in coaching and player development. He worked as an assistant coach for the WHL's Portland Winterhawks from 2003 to 2005 and then became the head coach of the WHL's Tri-City Americans from 2005 to 2007.
Yake also founded the Terry Yake Hockey Academy, which provides training and development for young hockey players. The academy is based in St. Louis, Missouri, where Yake currently resides.
Overall, Terry Yake had a successful career in professional hockey, playing for several teams and earning a reputation as a skilled and versatile player. He has continued to contribute to the sport through coaching and player development, and his legacy in the hockey world continues to be felt today.
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