Doug Zmolek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doug Zmolek |
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| Born | November 3, 1970 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | San Jose Sharks Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Chicago Blackhawks |
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| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 7th overall, 1989 Minnesota North Stars |
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| Playing career | 1992–2000 | ||
Douglas Allan Zmolek, born on November 3, 1970, is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenseman in the NHL for eight seasons, from 1992 to 2000.
Playing in the NHL
Douglas Zmolek finished high school in 1989. He was chosen very early in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. This draft is where NHL teams pick young players. Zmolek then went to the University of Minnesota and played college hockey. He was recognized as one of the best players in his final year, 1992.
Zmolek started his NHL career in the 1992–93 with the San Jose Sharks. He had been traded to them earlier. In his second year, he was traded back to the Stars team, which had moved to Dallas.
Douglas Zmolek was known as a "stay-at-home defenseman." This means he was very good at defending his team's goal and blocking shots. He played for the Dallas Stars for a while. After that, he also played for the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks. Zmolek stopped playing professional hockey after the 2000–01 season.
During his NHL career, Zmolek played 467 games. He scored 11 goals and made 53 assists, totaling 64 points. He also had 905 penalty minutes, showing he was a tough player.
Since retiring from hockey, Zmolek has helped the Rochester Youth Hockey Association. He advises them and is on their board. He also runs a hockey camp called Top Shelf in Rochester, Minnesota. He has three sons, Riese, William, and Bennett, who all play hockey, and a daughter named Ella.
Awards and Honors
Douglas Zmolek received several awards during his college hockey career:
- All-WCHA Second Team in 1991–92. This means he was one of the top defensemen in his college league.
- AHCA West Second-Team All-American in 1991–92. This award recognized him as one of the best college players in the western United States.
- WCHA All-Tournament Team in 1992. He was chosen as one of the best players in the WCHA's end-of-season tournament.
Career Highlights
Douglas Zmolek played many games in his career. Here are his total stats for the NHL and his junior career:
- NHL totals: 467 games played, 11 goals, 53 assists, 64 points, and 905 penalty minutes.
- Junior totals: 7 games played, 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point, and 2 penalty minutes.
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| Preceded by Mike Modano |
Minnesota North Stars first round draft pick 1989 |
Succeeded by Derian Hatcher |
