Joseph Pavelski (born July 11, 1984) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He scored a goal in his first NHL game, making him the 11th Sharks player in the history of the team to do so.

Pavelski won a Wisconsin State Hockey Championship with the SPASH (Stevens Point Area Senior High) Panthers in 2002.. He was a member of the 2004 Clark Cup champion Waterloo Blackhawks of the USHL. He won an NCAA Division I National Championship with the University of Wisconsin Badgers in the 2005–2006 season, while leading the team in overall points.

He started his career on a hot streak, scoring 7 goals and 10 points in his first 12 games. He continued playing well, before suffering a leg injury in his first season that saw his playing time reduced.