Dan Hodgson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dan Hodgson |
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| Born | August 29, 1965 Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | HC Fribourg-Gottéron EHC Basel ZSC Lions HC Davos EC Hedos München EHC Lustenau Vancouver Canucks Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| NHL Draft | 83rd overall, 1983 Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| Playing career | 1985–2005 | ||
Daniel W. "Hodge" Hodgson (born August 29, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a center. Daniel is of Cree heritage. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks. He also had a long and successful career playing in Switzerland.
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Early Hockey Days
Daniel Hodgson started playing hockey when he was young. He played for the Cowichan Valley Capitals in the BCHL. He was a very good scorer even then. Later, he joined the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL.
Junior Hockey Success
While playing for the Prince Albert Raiders, Daniel became a star. He scored many goals and helped his team win. In 1985, his team won the Memorial Cup. This is a very important championship for junior hockey teams in Canada. Daniel was a key player in this victory.
Playing in the NHL
After his great junior career, Daniel Hodgson was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1983. He played 114 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks. He showed his skill by scoring goals and helping his teammates.
Career in Europe
After his time in the NHL, Daniel moved to Switzerland. He played ice hockey there for many years. From 1994 until he retired in 2005, he played in the top Swiss league, called the Nationalliga A. He played for several teams, including HC Fribourg-Gottéron, HC Davos, and ZSC Lions. He was a very important player for these teams.
Playing for Canada
Daniel also represented Canada in international tournaments. He played in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in 1984 and 1985. He helped his country compete against other top young players from around the world.
Awards and Recognition
Daniel Hodgson received several awards during his career. These awards recognized his skill and hard work on the ice.
- WHL East Second All-Star Team – 1984
- WHL East First All-Star Team – 1985
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