NAME
harlyn becker DATE OF BIRTH december 19, 1992
sagittarius PLACE OF BIRTH st. john's, newfoundland CURRENT RESIDENCE san jose, california OCCUPATION right winger, captain for the san jose sharks
Harlyn James Becker (born December 19, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Becker played his junior hockey with the Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) prior to turning professional. He represented Canada at the 2011 World Junior Championships, where he helped capture a silver medal. Becker had a highly successful junior career, winning the first ever Memorial Cup for a team based in the Canadian Maritimes. He is also a recipient of the Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy as well as the Michel Brière Memorial Trophy.
Early Life
Becker was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland the son of Eric and Michelle Becker. His father was a former American Hockey League (AHL) player for the St. John’s Ice Caps. His mother was working at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital where Eric had been a patient after suffering a career ending leg injury. The family stayed in St. John’s, having 2 other children— Hannah (b. March 22, 1995) and Hunter (b. September 22, 1998). Becker’s number 22 comes from his siblings birth dates, this number has traveled with him league to league.
Career
TBD
Personal Life
hockey
international 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge 7th Place 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament 1st Place - Alternate Captain 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships 2nd Place - Alternate Captain 2012 IIHF World Championship 5th Place
national hockey league 2011-2012 San Jose eliminated Round 1 of playoffs 2012-2013 San Jose eliminated Round 2 of playoffs 2013-2014 San Jose eliminated Round 1 of playoffs 2014-2015 San Jose did not make playoffs
Named one of 4 Alternate Captains 2015-2016 Lost Stanley Cup Final to Pittsburgh Penguins
Named Captain, youngest in franchise history at 22 years old 2016-2017
