Dieter Kochan
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Position | Goaltender |
Shoots | Left |
Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) |
AHL Team | Houston Aeros |
Nationality | Canada |
Born | June 13, 1983, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CAN |
NHL Draft | 94th overall, 1993 Vancouver Canucks |
Pro Career | 2000 – present |
Dieter Kochan was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on November 5, 1974. He is the first player to be called up directly from the UHL to the NHL. He scored a goal for the B.C. Icemen, on January 5, 1999. He was Named to United Hockey League All-Star second team of 1999-2000. He was Member of Calder Cup champion Houston Aeros, 2002-03. He also shared (with Wade Dubielewicz) the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Trophy (AHL - fewest goals against) in 2003-04.