Derek Laxdal

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Position Right wing
Shot Right
Height
Weight
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
210 lb (95 kg/14 st 0 lb)
Pro clubs Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Islanders
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born February 21, 1966 (1966-02-21) (age 42),
Gimli, MB, CAN
NHL Draft 151st overall, 1984
Toronto Maple Leafs
Pro career 1984 – 2001

Derek Laxdal (born February 21, 1966, in Gimli, Manitoba) is a former professional ice hockey right winger. Currently, he is the head coach of the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads, and he led the team to the Kelly Cup as ECHL champions in the 2006–07 season.[1]

Laxdal was drafted in the eighth round, 151st overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played 67 games in the National Hockey League: 51 over four seasons with the Maple Leafs and 16 more over two seasons with the New York Islanders.

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NAME Laxdal, Derek
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION
DATE OF BIRTH 1966-2-21
PLACE OF BIRTH Gimli, MB, CAN
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH