- Is of Dutch heritage.
- Received the Order of British Columbia (2003)
- Has played for the Vancouver Canucks (1988-1998), New York Islanders (1998- 99), Montreal Canadiens (1999-1901), and Washington Capitals (2001-2002). He returned to the Canucks in a 10 November 2001 trade with Washington.
- Selected 2nd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
- Was captain of the Canucks from 1991 to 1997, before relinquishing the captaincy to Mark Messier.
- Led the 1994 Canucks to the Stanley Cup Final.
- Is still close friends with former Canuck goalie, Kirk Mclean.
- Former captain and mentor Stan "The Steamer" Smyl is a close friend.
- A well respected person in British Columbia. Called 'The heart and soul of the Vancouver Canucks.'
- Won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 1997, for "the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."(NHL.com)
- One of 4 assistant captains of the Vancouver Canucks.
- Named one of 2004 Maclean's Honour Roll of 10 Canadians who made a difference
- NHLPA President
- Trevor's surname was originally Vanderlinden, which is Dutch, but his grandfather, Nick, had it changed when he moved to Canada.
- Helped the Medicine the Medicine Hat Tigers win 2 straight Memorial Cup Championships in 1987 and 1988.
- Played for the Medicine Hat (Alberta) Tigers, from 1985-88
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