Dwight Mathiasen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dwight Mathiasen |
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| Born | May 12, 1963 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1986–1996 | ||
Dwight Wayne Mathiasen, born on May 12, 1963, is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a right wing. He spent a short time playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL is the top professional ice hockey league in North America. Most of his career, which lasted from 1986 to 1996, was spent playing in other professional leagues, often called "minor leagues."
Dwight was born in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Before becoming a professional, he was a very talented player in college. He played for the University of Denver. There, he was recognized as an "All-American" and "All-WCHA" player. This means he was one of the best college hockey players in the entire country and in his specific league, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).
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Playing Career Highlights
Dwight Mathiasen played a total of 33 games in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He scored 1 goal and had 7 assists, totaling 8 points, during his time in the NHL. He also spent many seasons playing in other professional leagues like the American Hockey League (AHL) and the International Hockey League (IHL). In these leagues, he often scored many goals and assists.
College Hockey Success
While playing for the University of Denver, Dwight had some amazing seasons. In his final college year (1985–86), he scored 40 goals and had 49 assists, for a total of 89 points in 48 games. This impressive performance helped him earn special awards.
Awards and Special Mentions
Dwight Mathiasen received several honors during his college hockey career, showing how skilled he was.
- All-WCHA Second Team: In the 1985–86 season, he was named to the Second Team for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. This means he was one of the top players in that college league.
- AHCA West Second-Team All-American: Also in the 1985–86 season, he was recognized as a Second-Team All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). This award means he was considered one of the best college hockey players in the western United States.
Joining the NHL
Dwight Mathiasen joined the Pittsburgh Penguins as a free agent on March 31, 1986. Being a "free agent" means he was not drafted by a team but was able to sign with any team that wanted him after his college career.
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