Patrick Martin Verbeek (born May 24, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current assistant general manager for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.
Verbeek played for five teams over a 20 year playing career, earning a Stanley Cup ring with the Dallas Stars in 1999.
His nickname, "The Little Ball of Hate", was given to him in 1995 by Glenn Healy after fellow New York Rangers teammate Ray Ferraro was tagged as the "Big Ball of Hate".