Doug Bodger

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Position Defence
Height
Weight
6 ft 02 in (1.88 m)
215 lb (98 kg/15 st 5 lb)
Pro clubs Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo Sabres
San Jose Sharks
New Jersey Devils
Los Angeles Kings
Vancouver Canucks
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born June 18, 1966 (1966-06-18) (age 41),
Chemainus, British Columbia
NHL Draft Rnd 1, 9th overall, 1984
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pro career 19842000

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 an assistant coach of the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the BCHL.

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