Doug Bodger

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Position	Defence
Height Weight	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg)
Pro Clubs	Pittsburgh Penguins Buffalo Sabres San Jose Sharks New Jersey Devils Los Angeles Kings Vancouver Canucks
Nationality	Canada
Born	June 18, 1966, Chemainus, British Columbia
NHL Draft	Rnd 1, 9th overall, 1984 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pro Career	1984 – 2000

Doug Bodger (born June 18, 1966 in Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada) is a former ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. He was raised in Crofton, British Columbia, Canada. Drafted in the 1984 NHL Draft by the Penguins 9th overall, he was the second choice by Pittsburgh, who selected Mario Lemieux 1st overall. From 1984 to 2000, he played with six NHL teams: the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, and the Vancouver Canucks.

[edit] Awards & Achievements

WHL Second All-Star Team (1983)
WHL West First All-Star Team (1984)

[edit] Post Career

Bodger owns Eddy's Hockey Shop, a successful business located in Duncan, British Columbia.

And when he's not helping aspiring NHLers find the right equipment, the NHL Alumni member is behind the bench, as a coach of his son's minor hockey team.