Olaf Kolzig

Olaf Kolzig

Olaf Kolzig is a German professional hockey player, currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League. Kolzig signed as a free agent with the Lightning on July 1, 2008.

Fast Facts

Born: April 6, 1970
Position: Goaltender
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Represents Germany internationally
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Two time Olympian and two time NHL All-Star
Nicknamed 'Olie the Goalie' and 'Godzilla'
Founded the non-profit organization Athletes Against Autism

Early Years

Prior to playing in the NHL, Kolzig played in the Western Hockey League for the New Westminster Bruins and the Tri-City Americans. He was then drafted 19th overall in the 1989 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals. He made his NHL debut the next year, playing just two NHL games. He spent the next three years playing for a variety of minor league teams in the American Hockey League and the East Coast Hockey League. In 1998, Kolzig represented Germany in the Winter Olympics, finishing in ninth place. That same year, Kolzig earned his first NHL All-Star Game selection and helped the Capitals reach the Stanley Cup Finals, where they fell to the Detroit Red Wings.

Recent Years

Continuing with the Capitals, Kolzig won the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender in the NHL in 2000. In 2006, he returned to the Olympics, as well as winning the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for outstanding leadership on and off the ice. Most recently, in May of 2008, Kolzig announced he did not wish to stay with the Capitals as they picked up fellow goaltender Cristobal Huet, forcing Kolzig to the bench.

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- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 221
- Rookie Year: 1989-1990

Olaf Kolzig Timeline

April 6, 1970: Born
1987: Joined the New Westminster Bruins of the Western Hockey League
1989: Drafted 19th overall in the 1st round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals
1989: Became the first goaltender to score a goal in WHL history
1990: NHL debut with the Washington Capitals
1993: Assigned to the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, a Washington Capitals affiliate
1998: Played for Team Germany in the Winter Olympics
1998: Led the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup Finals
2000: Selected for the NHL All-Star Game
2000: Won the Vezina Trophy for the NHL's best goaltender
2006: Played for the Team Germany in the Winter Olympics
2006: Won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for outstanding leadership on and off the ice
2008: Signs with the Tampa Bay Lightning

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