Hockey career

Minor

As a child, Schultz played minor hockey in his hometown of Strasbourg for the Maroons. He was selected by the Prince Albert Raiders in the third round (43rd overall) of the 1997 Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft. Before joining the Raiders, Schultz played for Yorkton Mallers in the SMAAAHL. During his only season in the SMAAAHL, Schultz was named Rookie of the Year for the Mallers club, as well as being named the Top Defenseman and Most Valuable Player of the league's All-Star Game.

Junior

Schultz made his debut for the Raiders in the 1998-99 WHL season, playing in 58 games, scoring 5 goals and adding 18 assists. In his sophomore season in the WHL, he played in 72 games, scoring 11 goals and adding 33 assists. After the 1999-2000 season, Schultz was named the Raiders top defenseman and most improved player. The Minnesota Wild selected Schultz in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Schultz served as team captain for the 2000-01 season, playing 59 games, scoring 17 goals and adding 30 assists.

Professional

After the Raiders 2000-01 WHL season was complete, Schultz made his professional debut with the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League, suiting up for four games, where he scored a goal and added an assist. The next season, Schultz made his National Hockey League debut, after making the Wild out of training camp. He made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers. During his rookie season, Schultz played in 52 games, scoring 4 goals and adding 6 assists. After the Wild's season was complete, Schultz joined the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League for the playoffs. On February 27, 2012, Schultz was traded to the Edmonton Oilers. Schultz is currently the all-time games played leader for the Minnesota Wild with 743 games played.

On March 5, 2014, Schultz was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 5th round pick.

Schultz's tenure with the Blue Jackets was kept brief when on July 2, 2014, Schultz joined his fourth NHL club, signing a one-year deal as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers.

On February 18, 2015, the Philadelphia Flyers re-signed Schultz to a two year deal worth 2.25 million annually.

International play

Medal record
Representing Canada
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
	2007 Russia
	2004 Czech Republic
World Junior Championships
	2002 Czech Republic
	2001 Sweden

Schultz represented Saskatchewan at the 1999 Canada Winter Games.

Personal

Schultz grew up on his family's farm in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. He has two older brothers, one of whom, Kris, played professional hockey in the CHL and UHL. One of his brothers is named Terrance and his parent's names are Robert and Carol. His cousin Jesse Schultz made his NHL debut in the 2006-07 season, playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Jesse is now in the Minnesota Wild system, but has yet to play a game for the big club in St. Paul. Nick is married, his wife's name is Jessica (née Dibb). They have a son, born in October 2007 and two daughters, Brooke Moran born in May 2009 and Sydney Marie born in March 2011. They make their off-season home in Calgary. Jessica's sister is also married to an NHL player, Cory Sarich of the Colorado Avalanche. He is friends with Jarret Stoll of the Minnesota Wild and is often present at Stoll's yearly charity golf tournament.

Awards

• Played in the NHL YoungStars Game - 2002-03

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1998-99	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		58	5	18	23	37		14	0	7	7	0
1999-2000	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		72	11	33	44	38		6	0	3	3	2
2000-01	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		59	17	30	47	120		—	—	—	—	—
2000-01	Cleveland Lumberjacks	IHL		4	1	1	2	2		3	0	1	1	0
2001-02	Minnesota Wild	NHL		52	4	6	10	14		—	—	—	—	—
2001-02	Houston Aeros	AHL		—	—	—	—	—		14	1	5	6	2
2002-03	Minnesota Wild	NHL		75	3	7	10	23		18	0	1	1	10
2003-04	Minnesota Wild	NHL		79	6	10	16	16		—	—	—	—	—
2004-05	Kassel Huskies	DEL		46	7	15	22	26		—	—	—	—	—
2005-06	Minnesota Wild	NHL		79	2	12	14	43		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Minnesota Wild	NHL		82	2	10	12	42		5	0	1	1	0
2007-08	Minnesota Wild	NHL		81	2	13	15	42		1	0	0	0	0
2008-09	Minnesota Wild	NHL		79	2	9	11	31		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Minnesota Wild	NHL		80	1	19	20	43		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Minnesota Wild	NHL		74	3	14	17	38		—	—	—	—	—
2011-12	Minnesota Wild	NHL		62	1	2	3	30		—	—	—	—	—
2011-12	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		20	0	4	4	10		—	—	—	—	—
2012-13	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		48	1	8	9	24		—	—	—	—	—
2013-14	Edmonton Oilers	NHL		60	0	4	4	24		—	—	—	—	—
2013-14	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL		9	0	1	1	4		2	0	0	0	0
2014-15	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		80	2	13	15	47		—	—	—	—	—
2015-16	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		81	1	9	10	42		6	0	0	0	2
NHL totals				1041	30	141	171	473		32	0	2	2	12

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001	Canada	WJC	03 !		7	0	0	0	2
2002	Canada	WJC	02 !		7	0	2	2	4
2004	Canada	WC	01 !		9	0	1	1	0
2006	Canada	WC	4th		9	0	2	2	6
2007	Canada	WC	01 !		9	0	0	0	2
Junior int'l totals					14	0	2	2	6
Senior int'l totals					27	0	3	3	8

[ Source: Wikipedia ]