Scott Niedermayer (born August 31, 1973) is a Canadian ice
hockey defenceman and team captain of the Anaheim Ducks of
the National Hockey League (NHL). Niedermayer is known for
his skating stride, and knack for leading or joining the
offensive rush. Though he was born in Edmonton, Alberta,
Niedermayer grew up in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He is
the older brother of New Jersey Devils forward Rob
Niedermayer and cousin of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jason
Strudwick. As of 2007, Niedermayer is the only player to win
every major North American and international championship in
his career; he has won the Memorial Cup, World Junior
Championship gold, IIHF World Championship gold, two Olympic
gold medals, the Stanley Cup and the World Cup.