Birth Name: Joseph James Pavelski
Place of Birth: Plover, WI
Date of Birth: July 11, 1984
Ethnicity: Polish
Family Background: Joe Pavelski is an American professional ice hockey player and captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Joe’s family is of Polish descent and his surnamed was originally spelled “Pawelski.”
Source: http://sharks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=475498