Doug Wickenheiser
Doug Wickenheiser was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada on March 30th, 1961 and is the Hockey Player. At the age of 37, Doug Wickenheiser biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Douglas Peter Wickenheiser (March 30, 1961 – January 12, 1999) was a Canadian ice hockey player, who was drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
Personal life
Wickenheiser was the cousin of former Canadian national team player and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Hayley Wickenheiser.
Career
Wickenheiser was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was a leader in Major Junior Hockey with the Regina Pats from 1979-80, helped the Pats win the Memorial Cup for the first time (89) and was the CHL Player of the Year. Wickenheiser was rated as the top draft prospect by The Hockey News in 1980 and then picked first overall by the Montreal Canadiens. Many Canadiens' followers, particularly French Canadian fans who ardently wanted the team to select francophone star Denis Savard, were dissatisfied with the pick, and Montreal media coverage quickly became hostile. Although Wickenheiser struggled to adapt to the NHL game, Savard (drafted third overall) would quickly become a favorite with the Chicago Blackhawks, angering some Montreal fans.
The club lost patience with Wickenheiser's slow growth during his fourth season with the St. Louis Blues, losing him to the Canadiens. Wickenheiser scored overtime winner during the 1985-1986 playoffs, probably his most memorable time with the Blues, after St. Louis made a big comeback against the Calgary Flames on May 12, 1986. The Blues would, on the other hand, lose the decisive game 2–1.
Wickenheiser appeared for the Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and Washington Capitals during his NHL career, but he did not play in the NHL until the 1989-90 season, spending his remaining four professional seasons in minors and overseas. He has played in 556 games, scoring 111 goals and 165 assists.
Awards
- Bob Brownridge Memorial Trophy (WHL leading scorer) - 1980
- WHL First All-Star Team – 1980